region May 1976

Managua earthquakes in May 1976

Earthquake archive for Managua in May 1976: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.7

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

39.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.7

24 May 1976

Managua, Nicaragua

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

10:54:53

Coordinates

11.507, -86.845

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1976, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Managua. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.7, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 47.0 km, averaging 39.7 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 21, 1976 to Monday, May 31, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.7 33.0 km

Managua, Nicaragua

24 May 1976 10:54:53 UTC

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4.9 47.0 km

Managua, Nicaragua

31 May 1976 03:40:06 UTC

4.9 39.0 km

Managua, Nicaragua

21 May 1976 03:57:41 UTC