M4.7 Earthquake 78 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — September 26, 2024
2024-09-26 07:54:31 UTC (2024-09-26) · approx. 1:54 AM UTC-6 local
On September 26, 2024 at 07:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 78 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, at a depth of 57.4 km and coordinates 12.3319°, -88.0337°. This earthquake was detected by 102 seismic stations with good 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
-88.0337°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Jiquilillo, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 78 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on September 26, 2024 at 07:54 UTC had a depth of 57.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.3319°, -88.0337°, which is 78 km SW of Jiquilillo, 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: us7000ngi9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 26, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 78 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua — September 26, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngi9/