Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NICARAGUA
Country overviewNicaragua
M3.2 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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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
ID
14164ce049aaaf7a1070bb7de157184e34e6ee47
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 00:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.92000,
-84.40000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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