region May 1999

Chinandega earthquakes in May 1999

Earthquake archive for Chinandega in May 1999: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

59.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

28 May 1999

Chinandega, Nicaragua

Depth

86.4 km

UTC

04:52:55

Coordinates

12.568, -87.377

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1999, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chinandega. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 86.4 km, averaging 59.7 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 24, 1999 to Friday, May 28, 1999 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 86.4 km

Chinandega, Nicaragua

28 May 1999 04:52:55 UTC

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4.6 33.0 km

Chinandega, Nicaragua

24 May 1999 19:38:24 UTC