M2.7 Depth: 7.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-11-09 09:23:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on November 9, 2025 at 09:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-09 09:23:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Masaya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.96000, -86.19000

Temperature

23.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Masaya

Distance: 4 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 23 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 24 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 35 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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