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M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-05-31 12:48:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 12:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 12:48:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.51000, -87.97000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 103 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador

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