Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off Nicaragua coast

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck offshore Nicaragua on March 30, 2026 at 07:30:29 UTC. Seismic agencies located the epicenter near 11.54N, 86.70W at a depth of about 74 kilometers. The moderate magnitude and 74 kilometer depth reduced surface shaking and lowered tsunami risk. The quake matters because coastal communities can feel shaking and authorities will update regional seismic hazard assessments.