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M4.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 12:12:12 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on October 21, 2025 at 12:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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 EMSC.

Details

ID
f54fba3debbf3df65d900bbb114aa2775e0eb7c6
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 12:12:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Nueva Segovia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.76000, -86.03000
Temperature
25.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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

  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 157 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 172 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

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

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