Earthquake NICARAGUA (5.3 m) (2025-11-17 17:23:03 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on NICARAGUA, at 2025-11-17 17:23:03 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 NICARAGUA
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (m)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251117_0000342
Nearest Places
- Río San Lorenzo / 2.1 km
- Río El Caimito / 2.19 km
- Barrio El Nacascolo / 3.53 km
- San Rafaelito / 3.7 km
- Río Santa Rita / 3.78 km
Comment
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Depth: 2.10 km
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Depth: 2.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 128.02 km
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Depth: 128.02 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time:
Depth: 38.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 38.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)