M3.5 Depth: 161.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 18:18:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 18:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

161.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-01 18:18:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.10000, -86.54000

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

161 km

161 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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