M2.6 Depth: 188.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 10:02:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on November 29, 2025 at 10:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

188.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 10:02:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Chinandega

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.08000, -87.68000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

188 km

188 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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