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Nicaragua · Chinandega

M3.5 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-09-13 19:49:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 13, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 166 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
c8471298f0289e2bcca635cf33dc29fc31de4602
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
166.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-13 19:49:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.06000, -87.68000
Temperature
36.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 166 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 166 km
Intermediate
166 km
166 km — deeper than the regional average (100.7 km)
Regional average: 100.7 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 62 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

Of 139 other entries for this area and period, 47 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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