M3.1 Depth: 115.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-23 05:40:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 23, 2025 at 05:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

115.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 05:40:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.51000, -86.06000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

115 km

115 km — close to 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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