M4.2 Depth: 73.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 34 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua

UTC time: 2025-01-11 09:51:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 34 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on January 11, 2025 at 09:51 UTC. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
73.9 km
UTC time
2025-01-11 09:51:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
12.49390, -87.63910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.9 km
Intermediate
73.9 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 102 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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