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M3.2 Depth: 44.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-10 05:13:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on September 10, 2025 at 05:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 05:13:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Carazo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.52000, -86.39000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 57 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 66 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 67 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 80 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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