Back to map
M2.9 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-05-27 02:25:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 27, 2025 at 02:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 02:25:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.48000, -87.98000
Temperature
30.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 106 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
672
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share