Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem897729
Location
42 km WNW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua
Country:
Nicaragua
Date & Time
Jan 25, 1947
3:52 AM Z
Depth
45.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
12.8510, -87.8240
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
42 km WNW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua
Coordinates: 12.8510°, -87.8240° • Depth: 45.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 25, 1947 at 3:52 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:46 PM
- Timeline
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