Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · Puerto Morazán
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M2.9 Earthquake near Puerto Morazán, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 06:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Puerto Morazán, Chinandega (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c6177ac184d72f0ee6989a7b2dad6d899dbf3e1b
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 06:49:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.85000,
-87.27000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 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
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Telica Activity reported
Chinandega
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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