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M3.4 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 14:41:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 14:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M3.4
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 14:41:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Managua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.65000, -86.51000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — shallower than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 53 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 56 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 64 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 68 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 76 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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