Séisme

Earthquake — Nicaragua: Off Coast

24 oct. 1956 · Nicaragua

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Quand
24 oct. 1956
Type
Séisme
Magnitude
7.1
Position
Nicaragua
Coordonnées
11.68° N, 86.56° W
Depth km
35

1956 Nicaragua earthquake

The 1956 Nicaragua earthquake occurred on October 24 at 14:42 UTC. The epicenter was located west of Masachapa, Managua Department, Nicaragua. It was an earthquake of magnitude Ms 7.3, or Mw 7.2. Building damage was reported in Managua. A study of W. Montero P. shows that this earthquake might be related to the earthquake of Nicoya Peninsula on October 5, 1950. A tsunami was triggered by the earthquake.

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