Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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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
ID
a121d8d2cd7abb7cfbc2ed5e0f2c777080f11a7a
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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