M2.5 Depth: 75.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 03:04:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua). At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

75.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 03:04:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

Nagarote

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.01000, -86.80000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75 km

75 km — shallower 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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