M2.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 10:33:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on November 30, 2025 at 10:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-30 10:33:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.48000, -84.83000

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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

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Concepcion

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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Distance: 136 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 141 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
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Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Masaya

Distance: 156 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 166 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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