M2.5 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 13:51:08 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

36.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-07 13:51:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Carazo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.51000, -86.36000

Temperature

27.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

36 km

36 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

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