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M3.4 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 01:42:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
af726bbdc62daeabc45fdc002b5ee4c8d3e16ef0
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
163.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 01:42:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Chinandega
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.57000, -86.98000
Temperature
25.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163 km
Intermediate
163 km
163 km — deeper than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 31 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 34 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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