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M3.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 03:41:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on May 8, 2026 at 03:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 03:41:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.87000, -87.77000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

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