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M3.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 01:49:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on July 25, 2025 at 01:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 01:49:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Jinotega
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.03520, -85.17750
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 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

  • Momotombo
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 236 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 236 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 237 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 246 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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