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Managua earthquakes in 1938

Earthquake archive for Managua in 1938: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
25 Apr 1938

León, Nicaragua

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
17:07:51
Coordinates
12.094, -86.922
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1938, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Managua. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.1, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, April 25, 1938 to Friday, May 6, 1938 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 15.0 km
León, Nicaragua
25 Apr 1938 17:07:51 UTC
6.1 35.0 km
Managua, Nicaragua
06 May 1938 18:17:33 UTC