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M4.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 11:46:56 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on December 4, 2025 at 11:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
f446b4adb75862700ca2112755a741ad7d7eb0fc
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 11:46:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.69990, -84.17490
Temperature
25.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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

  • Granada
    Distance: 280 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 283 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 285 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 288 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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