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M3.0 Earthquake near Sébaco, Matagalpa (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 23:43:48 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sébaco, Matagalpa (Nicaragua) on June 4, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d4f3f50a864352022ee6028d055b6b731050fa13
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 23:43:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Matagalpa
City
Sébaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.82000, -86.08000
Temperature
21.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 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

  • Momotombo
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 70 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 74 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 76 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 82 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua

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

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