Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 160.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · El Viejo
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M2.6 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ee4f835d4055f4d683b15778c1b47b42fc4a8cdb
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 19:31:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.05000,
-87.81000
Temperature
31.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — deeper than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Chinandega
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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