M4.8 Earthquake 89 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua — August 21, 2024
2024-08-21 14:13:12 UTC (2024-08-21) · approx. 8:13 AM UTC-6 local
On August 21, 2024 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 89 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua, at a depth of 34.8 km and coordinates 11.7400°, -87.4963°. This earthquake was detected by 128 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-87.4963°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 89 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua on August 21, 2024 at 14:13 UTC had a depth of 34.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.7400°, -87.4963°, which is 89 km SSW of Corinto, 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: us7000n8h2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 21, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 89 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua — August 21, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n8h2/