M3.1 Depth: 140.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 19:22:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 18, 2025 at 19:22 UTC. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

140.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-18 19:22:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.82000, -86.42000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

140 km

140 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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