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M4.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 15:52:16 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
0e5e4e5a2753954ae2dbffd211c88f4603659f5e
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 15:52:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Jinotega
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.30460, -84.95390
Temperature
31.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 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

  • Momotombo
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 274 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 275 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 284 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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