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M3.5 Depth: 180.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 15:38:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
180.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 15:38:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.57000, -85.91000
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180 km
Intermediate
180 km
180 km — deeper than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

  • Zapatera
    Distance: 20 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 37 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 54 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 76 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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