region December 1996

Managua earthquakes in December 1996

Earthquake archive for Managua in December 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.4
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
21 Dec 1996

Managua, Nicaragua

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
11:15:24
Coordinates
11.417, -86.722
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Managua. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.4, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, December 21, 1996 to Tuesday, December 24, 1996 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.4 33.0 km
Managua, Nicaragua
21 Dec 1996 11:15:24 UTC
4.4 33.0 km
Managua, Nicaragua
24 Dec 1996 14:34:14 UTC