M2.5 Depth: 39.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-20 20:53:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-20 20:53:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.35000, -87.53000

Temperature

30.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 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

San Cristobal

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Cosiguina

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
Telica

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
Negro, Cerro

Distance: 92 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex

Distance: 94 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
Tigre, Isla del

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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