Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 64.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Carazo · Diriamba
Country overviewNicaragua · Carazo
M2.9 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)
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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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
64 km
64 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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