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M2.5 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 19:36:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on May 24, 2026 at 19:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 19:36:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.93000, -87.81000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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