Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Chinandega · Corinto
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M2.3 Earthquake near Corinto, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On October 26, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Corinto, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by INETER/CATAC. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
c8d452fd97d9c0711c388a3e51e711c0cbcaccf3
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-26 00:57:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ineter
Coordinates
12.24200,
-87.19900
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
56 km
56 km — shallower than the regional average (98.1 km)
Regional average: 98.1 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
-
Telica Activity reported
Chinandega
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
730
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
3