M4.6 Earthquake 58 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — June 13, 2021
2021-06-13 15:13:50 UTC (2021-06-13) · approx. 9:13 AM UTC-6 local
On June 13, 2021 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 58 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 43.2 km and coordinates 11.3758°, -86.8495°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.8495°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 58 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on June 13, 2021 at 15:13 UTC had a depth of 43.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.3758°, -86.8495°, which is 58 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ecqk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 13, 2021). M4.6 Earthquake 58 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — June 13, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ecqk/