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M2.7 Depth: 75.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 07:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on August 4, 2025 at 07:57 UTC. At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 07:57:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.17000, -85.82000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — shallower than 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

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