Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega
Country overviewNicaragua
M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2025 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6346d252ac50d7db6792a111a0a5504d8b743a76
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 03:44:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.62000,
-87.50000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
-
Telica Activity reported
Chinandega
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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