M2.7 Depth: 48.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 08:14:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 22, 2025 at 08:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-22 08:14:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

León

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.93000, -86.81000

Temperature

28.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 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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