M5.1 Earthquake 135 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua — June 29, 2020
2020-06-29 22:28:01 UTC (2020-06-29) · approx. 4:28 PM UTC-6 local
On June 29, 2020 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 135 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.4706°, -87.8791°.
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
-87.8791°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 135 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua on June 29, 2020 at 22:28 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.4706°, -87.8791°, which is 135 km SW of Corinto, 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: us7000aerg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 29, 2020). M5.1 Earthquake 135 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua — June 29, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000aerg/