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M2.7 Depth: 87.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 06:45:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 06:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 06:45:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.19000, -86.94000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — close to the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 44 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 44 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 65 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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