Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem893783

Location

78 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua

Country: Nicaragua flag Nicaragua

Date & Time

Nov 20, 1952

3:37 PM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

12.1490, -87.8470

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

78 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua

Coordinates: 12.1490°, -87.8470° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 20, 1952 at 3:37 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:10 PM