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M2.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near La Trinidad, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 20:50:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near La Trinidad, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on July 15, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 20:50:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
La Trinidad
Village
La Trinidad
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.69000, -87.13000
Temperature
33.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (102.5 km)
Regional average: 102.5 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

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 51 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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