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Managua earthquakes in 1955

Earthquake archive for Managua in 1955: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
21.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
04 Apr 1955

Chichigalpa, Nicaragua

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
19:24:09
Coordinates
12.740, -86.873
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1955, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Managua. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 21.7 km. Activity extended from Monday, April 4, 1955 to Thursday, October 13, 1955 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.2 15.0 km
Chichigalpa, Nicaragua
04 Apr 1955 19:24:09 UTC
6.1 15.0 km
Mateare, Nicaragua
30 Apr 1955 01:43:58 UTC
5.7 35.0 km
San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua
13 Oct 1955 21:51:05 UTC