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M3.3 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-19 15:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 19, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:11:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.23000, -86.75000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 109 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 112 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 116 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 121 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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