M2.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nindirí, Masaya (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 17:59:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Nindirí, Masaya (Nicaragua) on June 3, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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

M2.5

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-03 17:59:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Masaya

City

Nindirí

Village

Veracruz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.07000, -86.17000

Temperature

27.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (100.3 km)

Regional average: 100.3 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: 10 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 17 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 27 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 28 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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