2
Recorded earthquakes
region
December 1972
Managua earthquakes in December 1972
Earthquake archive for Managua in December 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
23 Dec 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During December 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Managua. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 6.3, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, December 23, 1972 to Saturday, December 23, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list