Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem888829
Location
near the coast of Nicaragua
Date & Time
Oct 25, 1956
5:21 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
11.6960, -86.4070
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
near the coast of Nicaragua
Coordinates: 11.6960°, -86.4070° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 25, 1956 at 5:21 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM
- Timeline
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