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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 89 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua

UTC time: 2025-03-03 15:18:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2025 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 89 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 15:18:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.09770, -86.93580

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 129 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 132 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 137 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 140 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 143 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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