M3.3 Depth: 163.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 02:40:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 29, 2025 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 163 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

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

163.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-29 02:40:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.31000, -85.64000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

163 km

163 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Concepcion

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Distance: 63 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Mombacho

Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Granada

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