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M3.1 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 06:37:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 3, 2026 at 06:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 06:37:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.38000, -87.83000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 120 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador

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