M3.2 Depth: 300.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 06:42:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 06:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At roughly 300 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

300.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 06:42:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.94620, -86.52790

Temperature

25.1°C

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Depth profile

Deep

300 km

300 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Masaya

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Momotombo

Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
Granada

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Mombacho

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