Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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About this earthquake
On April 18, 2026 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ffc233fb6e4ce6ebbba5112e65198905d37c1171
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 16:04:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.03000,
-86.53000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 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
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Masaya Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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