M3.3 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-05-31 18:38:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 31, 2025 at 18:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 18:38:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.51000, -87.68000
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 106 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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