| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.111, -86.199 |
| UTC time | 1972-12-23 07:17:39.830 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 23, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Saturday, December 23, 1972 at 07:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Managua (Nicaragua - NI), about 6.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -86.199 and latitude 12.111.
| Location | Managua |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-12-23
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