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M3.0 Depth: 146.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 04:30:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on July 6, 2025 at 04:30 UTC. At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-06 04:30:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Chinandega
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.84000, -87.40000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 84 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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