M3.3 Depth: 69.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 16:22:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on July 29, 2025 at 16:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

69.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 16:22:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Carazo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.53000, -86.36000

Temperature

30.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69 km

69 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 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

Mombacho

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Masaya

Distance: 55 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 63 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 66 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 79 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

Historic earthquake map · Nicaragua

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Nicaragua

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

648

Country (24h)