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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off Nicaragua coast

newsMar 30, 20261443

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.

Key Highlights

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off Nicaragua coast on March 30, 2026.
Epicenter located about 74 kilometers deep near 11.54N, 86.70W offshore.
Depth of 74 kilometers reduced surface shaking and tsunami risk for coasts.