M3.0 Depth: 64.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 10:52:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 11, 2025 at 10:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

64.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-11 10:52:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.66000, -86.67000

Temperature

26.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

64 km

64 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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

Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 64 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Masaya

Distance: 65 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 80 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Momotombo

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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