| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 86.7 km |
| Coordinates | 11.493, -85.911 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-06 14:46:17.010 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 6, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Friday, May 6, 1988 at 14:46 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rivas (Nicaragua - NI), about 11.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -85.911 and latitude 11.493.
| Location | Rivas |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-05-06
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