Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem901823

Location

near the coast of Nicaragua

Date & Time

Feb 9, 1939

3:30 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

11.1010, -86.3180

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

near the coast of Nicaragua

Coordinates: 11.1010°, -86.3180° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 9, 1939 at 3:30 PM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 8:43 PM