Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 70.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Rivas
Country overviewNicaragua
M3.3 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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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
Depth profile
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Omtepe Airport42.1 kmStraight-line distance
Nicaragua · MNOM
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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