M2.6 Depth: 108.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 04:56:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 23, 2025 at 04:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

108.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 04:56:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.29000, -85.82000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

108 km

108 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Concepcion

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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Orosi

Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Mombacho

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 70 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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