M2.8 Depth: 57.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 05:44:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 05:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-02 05:44:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Masaya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.97000, -86.11000

Temperature

23.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 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: 7 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
Granada

Distance: 16 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Nejapa-Miraflores

Distance: 28 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
Apoyeque

Distance: 39 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 41 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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