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M3.3 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 02:38:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 02:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 02:38:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.21000, -85.92000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower 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

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 76 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Granada
    Distance: 77 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua

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