M3.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 22:23:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on November 29, 2025 at 22:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 22:23:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Masaya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.98000, -86.18000

Temperature

25.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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

Masaya

Distance: 1 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 22 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 24 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 34 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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