M5.0 Earthquake 93 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua — September 27, 2024
2024-09-27 03:39:30 UTC (2024-09-27) · approx. 9:39 PM UTC-6 local
On September 27, 2024 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 11.8445°, -87.7374°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-87.7374°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 93 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua on September 27, 2024 at 03:39 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.8445°, -87.7374°, which is 93 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ngr0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 27, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake 93 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua — September 27, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngr0/