M4.8 Earthquake 101 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — November 16, 2021
2021-11-16 15:58:54 UTC (2021-11-16) · approx. 9:58 AM UTC-6 local
On November 16, 2021 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 101 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.1477°, -88.1570°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-88.1570°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Jiquilillo, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 101 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on November 16, 2021 at 15:58 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 12.1477°, -88.1570°, which is 101 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000fuke). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 16, 2021). M4.8 Earthquake 101 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — November 16, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fuke/