M2.9
Depth:
64.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua) on August 23, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 64 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
64 km
64 km — shallower than the regional average (101.8 km)
Regional average: 101.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
637
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
2