M3.1 Depth: 147.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 13:11:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 13:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

147.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-24 13:11:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.30000, -85.60000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147 km

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

Regional average: 102.7 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

Concepcion

Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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Distance: 53 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 60 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Mombacho

Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Miravalles

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica

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