M3.5 Depth: 300.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Rosita (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 04:57:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Rosita (Nicaragua). The deep hypocenter at about 300 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
300.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 04:57:29 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Rosita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.84020, -84.49710
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 300 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 300 km
Deep
300 km
300 km — deeper than the regional average (100.3 km)
Regional average: 100.3 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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