M2.7 Depth: 119.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 23:55:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near León (Nicaragua). At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 23:55:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

León

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.19000, -86.79000

Temperature

32.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 km — close to the regional average (101.7 km)

Regional average: 101.7 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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