M3.0 Depth: 160.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 18:54:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 31, 2025 at 18:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

160.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-31 18:54:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.25120, -85.86630

Temperature

31.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

160 km

160 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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Concepcion

Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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Granada

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Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 74 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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