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M3.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-13 12:47:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 12:47:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.25000, -87.61000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 171 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 171 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 171 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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