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M3.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-12 05:16:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 05:16:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.46000, -87.52000
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 146 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 150 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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