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M3.1 Depth: 164.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 07:48:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on September 9, 2025 at 07:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
164.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 07:48:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Chinandega
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.75000, -87.23000
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 164 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 164 km
Intermediate
164 km
164 km — deeper 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

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 63 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 66 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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