M2.8 Depth: 73.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 21:28:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on September 27, 2025 at 21:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

73.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 21:28:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Carazo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.60000, -86.37000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

73 km

73 km — shallower 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

Masaya

Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 54 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 62 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 71 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

Historic earthquake map · Nicaragua

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Nicaragua

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

627

Country (24h)