| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.265, -86.083 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-21 22:33:38.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 21, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Sunday, July 21, 1974 at 22:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rivas (Nicaragua - NI), about 33.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -86.083 and latitude 11.265.
| Location | Rivas |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-07-21
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