M3.0 Depth: 147.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near La Paz Centro, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near La Paz Centro, León (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

147.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 12:37:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

La Paz Centro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.41000, -86.72000

Temperature

32.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147 km

147 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 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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