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M2.6 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 06:03:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 20, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:03:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.41000, -87.63000
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 101 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras

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