M2.9 Depth: 153.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 01:33:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 153 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

153.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 01:33:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.47000, -85.84000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

153 km

153 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Concepcion

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Distance: 67 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
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