M3.2 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2025-11-19 14:59:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on November 19, 2025 at 14:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 14:59:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.44000, -87.72000
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 111 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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