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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 11:29:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on July 12, 2025 at 11:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M2.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 11:29:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Matagalpa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.74000, -85.31000
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

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