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Chichigalpa earthquakes in 1976

Earthquake archive for Chichigalpa in 1976: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
80.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
04 May 1976

Ciudad Choluteca, Honduras

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
08:43:27
Coordinates
13.075, -87.568
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1976, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Chichigalpa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 148.0 km, averaging 80.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 4, 1976 to Thursday, December 9, 1976 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
5.3 33.0 km
Ciudad Choluteca, Honduras
04 May 1976 08:43:27 UTC
4.9 59.0 km
Chinandega, Nicaragua
22 Oct 1976 04:04:24 UTC
4.9 86.0 km
Chinandega, Nicaragua
15 Sep 1976 20:52:56 UTC
4.9 148.0 km
Managua, Nicaragua
02 Jul 1976 05:35:25 UTC
4.8 77.0 km
Chinandega, Nicaragua
09 Dec 1976 12:50:55 UTC