M4.8 Depth: 66.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Nicaragua

UTC time: 2025-05-28 09:14:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 09:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Nicaragua. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 09:14:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
11.67000, -86.83000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 75 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 80 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 83 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 93 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 94 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
660
Country (24h)
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