Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 46.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Rivas · Tola
Country overviewNicaragua · Rivas
M3.4 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On October 25, 2026 at 11:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 46 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 event was recorded by INETER/CATAC. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
46 km
46 km — shallower than the regional average (97.9 km)
Regional average: 97.9 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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Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
734
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
2