Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Managua · Villa El Carmen
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M2.9 Earthquake near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
def6314af764d720ee5364e9660a54dc9b6c7de0
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 20:29:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.89700,
-86.72600
Temperature
33.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59 km
59 km — shallower than the regional average (100.7 km)
Regional average: 100.7 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
Managua
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Of 40 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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