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M2.6 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near San Rafael del Sur, Managua (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 21:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near San Rafael del Sur, Managua (Nicaragua) on April 16, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 21:10:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Managua
City
San Rafael del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.70000, -86.70000
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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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    Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
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  • Granada
    Distance: 82 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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