M3.0 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-01 00:25:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 00:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
109.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 00:25:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.77000, -86.33000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 30 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 39 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 41 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 53 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 56 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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