M4.7 Earthquake 10 km WNW of Belén, Nicaragua — October 29, 2023
2023-10-29 22:41:05 UTC (2023-10-29) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-6 local
On October 29, 2023 at 22:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 10 km WNW of Belén, Nicaragua, at a depth of 160.3 km and coordinates 11.5514°, -85.9730°. This earthquake was detected by 147 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-85.9730°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Belén, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 10 km WNW of Belén, Nicaragua on October 29, 2023 at 22:41 UTC had a depth of 160.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.5514°, -85.9730°, which is 10 km WNW of Belén, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l7fg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 29, 2023). M4.7 Earthquake 10 km WNW of Belén, Nicaragua — October 29, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l7fg/