M4.5 Earthquake 80 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — August 31, 2020
2020-08-31 20:25:21 UTC (2020-08-31) · approx. 2:25 PM UTC-6 local
On August 31, 2020 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 80 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.1625°, -86.9003°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.9003°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 80 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on August 31, 2020 at 20:25 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.1625°, -86.9003°, which is 80 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000bfg9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 31, 2020). M4.5 Earthquake 80 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — August 31, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bfg9/