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M3.8 Depth: 195.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 21:48:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 195 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
195.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 21:48:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.51000, -85.95000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 195 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 195 km
Intermediate
195 km
195 km — deeper than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Zapatera
    Distance: 28 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 43 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 58 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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