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M3.8 Depth: 104.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Santo Tomás, Chontales (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 16:10:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Santo Tomás, Chontales (Nicaragua). At around 104 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
104.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 16:10:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chontales
City
Santo Tomás
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.18930, -84.86450
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104 km
Intermediate
104 km
104 km — close to the regional average (102.5 km)
Regional average: 102.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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  • Granada
    Distance: 125 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 144 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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