M5.2 Earthquake 79 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — April 23, 2022
2022-04-23 22:11:19 UTC (2022-04-23) · approx. 4:11 PM UTC-6 local
On April 23, 2022 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 79 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.3342°, -87.0789°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-87.0789°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 79 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on April 23, 2022 at 22:11 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 11.3342°, -87.0789°, which is 79 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000h6ku). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 23, 2022). M5.2 Earthquake 79 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — April 23, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h6ku/