M5.2 Earthquake 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua — November 17, 2025
2025-11-17 17:23:03 UTC (2025-11-17) · approx. 11:23 AM UTC-6 local
Felt by 16 people across nearby locations.
On November 17, 2025 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua, at a depth of 124.3 km and coordinates 12.0939°, -86.5275°. This earthquake was detected by 75 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 422, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 16 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-86.5275°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua on November 17, 2025 at 17:23 UTC had a depth of 124.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.0939°, -86.5275°, which is 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rnrz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 17, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua — November 17, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rnrz/