M2.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 02:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 02:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

70.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 02:59:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.18000, -85.92000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

70 km

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

Regional average: 102.7 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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Concepcion

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