M4.0 Depth: 47.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 04:25:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 04:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 47 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 04:25:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.85000, -86.78000

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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

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