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M2.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 11:32:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 11:32:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Granada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.71000, -86.01000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mombacho
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 21 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 21 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 35 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 57 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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