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M2.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-07-21 05:19:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on July 21, 2026 at 05:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 05:19:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.19000, -87.84000
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 129 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras

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