M2.9 Depth: 167.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 14:05:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on December 14, 2025 at 14:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

167.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 14:05:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.32000, -85.58000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167 km

167 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Concepcion

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