M3.0 Depth: 174.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 05:04:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on December 26, 2025 at 05:04 UTC. At around 174 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

174.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 05:04:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.52000, -85.96000

Temperature

23.1°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

174 km

174 km — deeper 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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