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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 92 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua

UTC time: 2025-03-03 11:01:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2025 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 92 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 11:01:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.08440, -86.97610

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Masaya
    Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 136 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 142 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 145 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 146 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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