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M3.0 Depth: 155.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-30 07:48:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 155 km. 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
155.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 07:48:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Chinandega
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.69000, -87.62000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 155 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 155 km
Intermediate
155 km
155 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: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 97 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador

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