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M4.9 Depth: 59.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near Coast of Nicaragua

UTC time: 2025-07-28 20:55:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Nicaragua on July 28, 2025 at 20:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 20:55:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
11.39000, -86.63000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 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: 83 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 88 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 91 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 96 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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