M4.2 Earthquake 46 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — February 25, 2025
2025-02-25 19:08:16 UTC (2025-02-25) · approx. 1:08 PM UTC-6 local
On February 25, 2025 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, at a depth of 66.2 km and coordinates 12.4052°, -87.7075°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-87.7075°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Jiquilillo, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 46 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on February 25, 2025 at 19:08 UTC had a depth of 66.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000px81). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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