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M2.8 Depth: 152.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 01:41:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 01:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 152 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
152.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 01:41:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.18740, -85.63320
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152 km
Intermediate
152 km
152 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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