M3.1 Depth: 152.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 03:44:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 152 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

152.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 03:44:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Carazo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.61000, -86.31000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

152 km

152 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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