M4.7 Earthquake 99 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua — June 16, 2020
2020-06-16 12:21:34 UTC (2020-06-16) · approx. 6:21 AM UTC-6 local
On June 16, 2020 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 99 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua, at a depth of 17.3 km and coordinates 11.6376°, -87.4965°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-87.4965°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 99 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua on June 16, 2020 at 12:21 UTC had a depth of 17.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.6376°, -87.4965°, which is 99 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000act0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 16, 2020). M4.7 Earthquake 99 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua — June 16, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000act0/