| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 22.1 km |
| Coordinates | 11.725, -85.838 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-16 02:44:36.070 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 16, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Monday, December 16, 1985 at 02:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Granada (Nicaragua - NI), about 26.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -85.838 and latitude 11.725.
| Location | Masaya |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1985-12-16
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