Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem897729

Location

42 km WNW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua

Country: Nicaragua flag 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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 25, 1947 at 3:52 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:46 PM