M4.1 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — November 19, 2023
2023-11-19 23:22:11 UTC (2023-11-19) · approx. 5:22 PM UTC-6 local
On November 19, 2023 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 60.4 km and coordinates 11.5740°, -86.5711°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.5711°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 24 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on November 19, 2023 at 23:22 UTC had a depth of 60.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lpik). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 19, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — November 19, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lpik/