| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.618, -86.408 |
| UTC time | 1969-05-13 17:38:29.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 13, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Tuesday, May 13, 1969 at 17:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is San Rafael del Sur (Nicaragua - NI), about 25.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -86.408 and latitude 11.618.
| Location | Diriamba |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-05-13
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