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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 90 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua

UTC time: 2025-02-28 10:50:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 90 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on February 28, 2025 at 10:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 10:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.08620, -86.93940

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 130 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 133 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 138 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 141 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 144 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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