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M3.0 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-18 16:04:21 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
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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  • Zapatera
    Distance: 110 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 113 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 114 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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