city 1980

Chichigalpa earthquakes in 1980

Earthquake archive for Chichigalpa in 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
71.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
01 Aug 1980

Chinandega, Nicaragua

Depth
78.0 km
UTC
08:16:17
Coordinates
12.694, -87.472
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chichigalpa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 65.0 to 78.0 km, averaging 71.5 km. Activity extended from Friday, June 6, 1980 to Friday, August 1, 1980 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.2 78.0 km
Chinandega, Nicaragua
01 Aug 1980 08:16:17 UTC
4.9 65.0 km
Chinandega, Nicaragua
06 Jun 1980 20:35:36 UTC