M2.8 Depth: 160.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 14:45:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

160.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 14:45:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.56000, -86.03000

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

160 km

160 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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