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M3.5 Depth: 70.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-21 17:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on September 21, 2025 at 17:28 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 17:28:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.38000, -86.03000
Temperature
32.8°C

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Depth profile

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

  • Zapatera
    Distance: 45 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 69 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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