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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Puerto Morazán, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 06:49:56 UTC Local time: —

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. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 06:49:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
Puerto Morazán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.85000, -87.27000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 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

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