M2.5 Depth: 162.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:01:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua) on January 12, 2026 at 03:01 UTC. At around 162 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

162.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 03:01:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Rivas

City

San Juan del Sur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.32000, -85.90000

Temperature

23.6°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

162 km

162 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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