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M3.5 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 10:18:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on August 12, 2025 at 10:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 10:18:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.99000, -86.84000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — shallower than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

  • Momotombo
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 59 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 59 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 61 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua

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