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M3.2 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 17:52:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on November 19, 2025 at 17:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
3c6a0ea24a11ba3138631b14d7db7c701ea8352c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 17:52:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Río San Juan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.20100, -84.29170
Temperature
28.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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

  • Arenal
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas Activity reported
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 120 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica

Nicaragua

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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