M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 08:21:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 26, 2025 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-26 08:21:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.06000, -86.29000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

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Momotombo

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