M2.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Masatepe, Masaya (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 12:29:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Masatepe, Masaya (Nicaragua) on September 4, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-04 12:29:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Masaya

City

Masatepe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.95000, -86.13000

Temperature

26.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (101.4 km)

Regional average: 101.4 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

Masaya

Distance: 6 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 17 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 28 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 40 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 42 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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