Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Carazo
Country overviewNicaragua
M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 7, 2025 at 13:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 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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Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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