M3.0 Depth: 85.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 17:57:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on November 21, 2025 at 17:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 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

85.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 17:57:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

León

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.19000, -86.77000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

85 km

85 km — close to 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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Telica

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