M4.7 Earthquake 52 km SSW of León, Nicaragua — May 8, 2024
2024-05-08 17:53:44 UTC (2024-05-08) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC-6 local
On May 8, 2024 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km SSW of León, Nicaragua, at a depth of 51.6 km and coordinates 12.0071°, -87.0872°. This earthquake was detected by 162 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-87.0872°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near León, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 52 km SSW of León, Nicaragua on May 8, 2024 at 17:53 UTC had a depth of 51.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.0071°, -87.0872°, which is 52 km SSW of León, 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: us6000mxae). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 8, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 52 km SSW of León, Nicaragua — May 8, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mxae/