Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nueva Segovia
Country overviewNicaragua
M3.8 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 20, 2025 at 06:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0c64d8c08c7b6736be2455be3e31257ffc3484b1
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 06:27:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.92000,
-86.07000
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
-
Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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