M2.7 Depth: 154.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near El Crucero, Managua (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 00:43:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 00:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near El Crucero, Managua (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

154.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 00:43:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Managua

City

El Crucero

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.98000, -86.42000

Temperature

24.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

154 km

154 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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