Earthquake NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (4.2 m) (2025-01-20 17:09:58 UTC)

1737392998

12.4000, -87.5900

33.00 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA, at 2025-01-20 17:09:58 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (4.2 m) (2025-01-20 17:09:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

4.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250120_0000197

Nearest Places

Arrecife Specks / 34.98 km
Isla del Cerro de Aserradores / 35.15 km
Punta Aposentillo / 35.42 km
Aposentillo / 36.02 km
Puerto Zapote / 36.53 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

5 km W of Chula Vista, CA
Time: 1737444375
Depth: 9.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

66 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1737443884
Depth: 3.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1737443884
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

12 km NW of Big Bear Lake, CA
Time: 1737443208
Depth: 6.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

AEGEAN SEA
Time: 1737443134
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.7

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1737420864
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
Time: 1737415233
Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1737252359
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1737165318
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1737163929
Depth: 44.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)