M3.0 Depth: 158.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 18:12:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on May 10, 2025 at 18:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

158.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-10 18:12:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.51000, -85.91000

Temperature

32.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

158 km

158 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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