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M3.5 Depth: 300.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 20:48:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on July 16, 2025 at 20:48 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 300 km dampens the shaking felt 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
M3.5
Depth
300.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:48:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Chontales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.09610, -85.63160
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 300 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 300 km
Deep
300 km
300 km — deeper than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 44 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
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  • Mombacho
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 60 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 75 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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