Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 16, 2026 at 01:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
dd11f0d324ea01f0f2680bfdea54af2acd21b703
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 01:55:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.47000,
-87.82000
Temperature
30.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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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