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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:35:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA on April 5, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:35:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.82000, -84.55000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 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

  • Zapatera
    Distance: 184 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 186 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 199 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 205 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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