city 1977

Chichigalpa earthquakes in 1977

Earthquake archive for Chichigalpa in 1977: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1976 1978

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.4

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

74.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.4

04 Aug 1977

León, Nicaragua

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

13:20:52

Coordinates

12.346, -87.294

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1977, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Chichigalpa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.4, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 118.0 km, averaging 74.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, August 4, 1977 to Wednesday, October 26, 1977 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.4 33.0 km

León, Nicaragua

04 Aug 1977 13:20:52 UTC

Open

5.3 79.0 km

Chinandega, Nicaragua

03 Sep 1977 22:33:07 UTC

Open

5.2 69.0 km

Managua, Nicaragua

20 Oct 1977 09:20:34 UTC

Open

4.7 71.0 km

Managua, Nicaragua

26 Oct 1977 19:39:40 UTC

4.3 118.0 km

Chinandega, Nicaragua

12 Sep 1977 21:35:02 UTC