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M3.7 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 14:32:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua) on February 22, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 14:32:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
San Juan del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.23000, -85.86000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 56 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 72 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Granada
    Distance: 76 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua

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