M3.7 Depth: 92.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 10:02:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 92 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

92.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 10:02:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

León

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.30000, -87.09000

Temperature

21.9°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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Negro, Cerro

Distance: 48 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex

Distance: 50 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
Momotombo

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

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