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M2.9 Depth: 33.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near El Jicaral, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 17:13:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near El Jicaral, León (Nicaragua) on February 28, 2026 at 17:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 17:13:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
León
City
El Jicaral
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.69000, -86.43000
Temperature
35.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 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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  • Negro, Cerro
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    Distance: 51 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
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