| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 225.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.579, -85.439 |
| UTC time | 1974-10-07 17:10:36.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 7, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Monday, October 7, 1974 at 17:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rivas (Nicaragua - NI), about 45.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -85.439 and latitude 11.579.
| Location | Rivas |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-10-07
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