Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 178.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Chinandega · El Viejo
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M2.3 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on October 25, 2026 at 04:20 UTC. At around 178 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by INETER/CATAC. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
da179937f359ea27c874bff35d2d0e9dedb3ec7f
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
178.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-25 04:20:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ineter
Coordinates
12.94100,
-87.75000
Temperature
29.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
178 km
178 km — deeper than the regional average (98.1 km)
Regional average: 98.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Chinandega
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
718
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
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