M4.5 Earthquake 13 km NNE of Potosí, Nicaragua — September 5, 2025
2025-09-05 21:48:28 UTC (2025-09-05) · approx. 3:48 PM UTC-6 local
On September 5, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 13 km NNE of Potosí, Nicaragua, at a depth of 195.0 km and coordinates 11.6148°, -85.8245°. This earthquake was detected by 40 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-85.8245°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Potosí, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 13 km NNE of Potosí, Nicaragua on September 5, 2025 at 21:48 UTC had a depth of 195.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.6148°, -85.8245°, which is 13 km NNE of Potosí, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000quax). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 5, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 13 km NNE of Potosí, Nicaragua — September 5, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000quax/