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M3.5 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 17:19:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA on May 4, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 17:19:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.59000, -88.21000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 193 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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