Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · Puerto Morazán
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Morazán, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On September 13, 2026 at 08:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puerto Morazán, Chinandega (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e1766e87936a732c88e0b04c3fa623b01bb33f71
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-13 08:47:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.86000,
-87.19000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
Of 139 other entries for this area and period, 112 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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