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M3.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:33:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 18, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 22:33:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.12000, -87.98000
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 145 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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