M2.5 Depth: 84.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 08:29:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

84.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 08:29:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

Nagarote

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.06000, -86.75000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84 km

84 km — close to the regional average (102.8 km)

Regional average: 102.8 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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