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M3.6 Earthquake near El Realejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-10 23:38:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near El Realejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on May 10, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
ffb86eff5a96032301385ee9396454ec9fd64ca8
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-10 23:38:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Realejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.53000, -87.13000
Temperature
28.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147 km
Intermediate
147 km
147 km — deeper than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 47 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 49 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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