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M2.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 16:22:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 2, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 16:22:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.10140, -86.31960
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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    Distance: 89 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
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  • Concepcion
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Granada
    Distance: 96 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

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