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M3.1 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 07:25:48 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 201 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d43a1f30679337f4bfc9667e013b5bba11dd7c51
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
201.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 07:25:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Tola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.24570, -86.10710
Temperature
27.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 201 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 201 km
Intermediate
201 km
201 km — deeper than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 62 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 74 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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