M3.1 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-05-31 12:15:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 31, 2025 at 12:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 12:15:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.39000, -87.81000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 120 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador

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