M2.7 Depth: 92.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 02:41:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on December 9, 2025 at 02:41 UTC. At around 92 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

92.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 02:41:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.88000, -86.50000

Temperature

23.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

92 km

92 km — close to 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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