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M2.7 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 10:46:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 10:46:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.07000, -86.08000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 14 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 22 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 27 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 34 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 47 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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