M3.6 Depth: 119.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 08:23:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on December 14, 2025 at 08:23 UTC. At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 08:23:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Carazo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.77000, -86.19000

Temperature

21.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 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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