Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 38.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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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
ID
447084a085177b1cc51f373a18e187a82f258ca1
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 18:38:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.51000,
-87.68000
Temperature
31.8°C
Depth profile
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
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Telica Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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