Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on October 17, 2026 at 07:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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
db091a5f2f19b82eba7ffecda9b83896b4add939
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 07:55:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.77300,
-87.18000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59 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
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Telica Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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