M3.1 Depth: 180.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 01:51:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 9, 2025 at 01:51 UTC. At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

180.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 01:51:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.35000, -85.75000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

180 km

180 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

Volcanoes nearby

Concepcion

Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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Granada

Distance: 66 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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