M5.1 Earthquake 47 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — August 7, 2024
2024-08-07 12:38:22 UTC (2024-08-07) · approx. 6:38 AM UTC-6 local
On August 7, 2024 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 47 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 49.4 km and coordinates 11.5337°, -86.8604°. This earthquake was detected by 136 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.8604°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 47 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on August 7, 2024 at 12:38 UTC had a depth of 49.4 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.5337°, -86.8604°, which is 47 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nim4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 7, 2024). M5.1 Earthquake 47 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — August 7, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nim4/