Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 139.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega
Country overviewNicaragua
M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On May 8, 2025 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
58edaabe7e76896b92cc212564ce66b344fd967d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
139.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-08 15:17:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.52000,
-87.17000
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
139 km
139 km — deeper than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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