M4.5 Earthquake 110 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — October 24, 2022
2022-10-24 18:11:51 UTC (2022-10-24) · approx. 12:11 PM UTC-6 local
On October 24, 2022 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 110 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, at a depth of 28.1 km and coordinates 12.1069°, -88.2284°. This earthquake was detected by 28 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-88.2284°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Jiquilillo, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 110 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on October 24, 2022 at 18:11 UTC had a depth of 28.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.1069°, -88.2284°, which is 110 km SW of Jiquilillo, 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: us7000ikyc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 24, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake 110 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — October 24, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ikyc/