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M2.6 Depth: 48.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 03:46:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on September 9, 2025 at 03:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 03:46:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.03000, -86.91000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — shallower than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 57 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 58 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 65 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 66 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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