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M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 16:21:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
5145152e62845da4aab9fab0efc9d3ea38631345
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 16:21:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.24000, -87.08000
Temperature
27.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 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

  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 51 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 52 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 80 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

León

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries

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