M2.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near San José de Bocay, Jinotega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 03:34:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near San José de Bocay, Jinotega (Nicaragua) on January 7, 2026 at 03:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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

M2.8

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 03:34:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Jinotega

City

San José de Bocay

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.05000, -85.12000

Temperature

19.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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

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