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M2.6 Depth: 169.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Peñas Blancas, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 06:28:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Peñas Blancas, Rivas (Nicaragua) on March 15, 2026 at 06:28 UTC. At around 169 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
169.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 06:28:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Peñas Blancas
Village
Peñas Blancas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.23140, -85.59900
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169 km
Intermediate
169 km
169 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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