| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.626, -85.935 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-14 12:39:19.330 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 14, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Saturday, December 14, 1985 at 12:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rivas (Nicaragua - NI), about 24.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -85.935 and latitude 11.626.
| Location | Rivas |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-12-14
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