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M3.2 Depth: 118.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 19:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on May 20, 2025 at 19:40 UTC. At around 118 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M3.2
Depth
118.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 19:40:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.47000, -86.04000
Temperature
32.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118 km
Intermediate
118 km
118 km — close to the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

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    Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
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  • Concepcion
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 48 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 78 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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