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M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 00:22:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 00:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.92000, -84.40000
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 156 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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