M3.1 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-11-18 20:00:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on November 18, 2025 at 20:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 20:00:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.37000, -87.40000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 144 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 147 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 150 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

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