M4.6 Earthquake 72 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua — March 11, 2024
2024-03-11 05:46:43 UTC (2024-03-11) · approx. 11:46 PM UTC-6 local
On March 11, 2024 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 72 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 10.7988°, -86.3446°. This earthquake was detected by 115 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-86.3446°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 72 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on March 11, 2024 at 05:46 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 10.7988°, -86.3446°, which is 72 km SW of San Juan del Sur, 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: us7000m4mh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 11, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 72 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua — March 11, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m4mh/