M2.7 Depth: 300.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Villanueva, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 04:32:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Villanueva, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The deep hypocenter at about 300 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

300.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-05 04:32:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Chinandega

City

Villanueva

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.78030, -86.76540

Temperature

25.2°C

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Depth profile

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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