Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 87.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
León
Country overviewNicaragua
M2.7 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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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
Depth profile
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — close to the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
-
Telica Activity reported
León
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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