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M4.7 Depth: 72.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 03:00:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua) on February 19, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 03:00:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Jinotepe
Source
gfz
Coordinates
11.56000, -86.27000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Granada
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  • Concepcion
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