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M2.5 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-11-20 04:08:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on November 20, 2025 at 04:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 04:08:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.47000, -87.79000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 112 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador

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