Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 52.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
León
Country overviewNicaragua
M2.8 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On July 28, 2025 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
52 km
52 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
-
Telica Activity reported
León
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
623
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
2