M4.7 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua — June 23, 2021
2021-06-23 18:25:29 UTC (2021-06-23) · approx. 12:25 PM UTC-6 local
On June 23, 2021 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 13 km SSE of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 250.1 km and coordinates 11.4174°, -85.6693°.
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
-85.6693°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Moyogalpa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 13 km SSE of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua on June 23, 2021 at 18:25 UTC had a depth of 250.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.4174°, -85.6693°, which is 13 km SSE of Moyogalpa, 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: us6000ep55). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 23, 2021). M4.7 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua — June 23, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ep55/