region September 1996

San Rafael del Sur earthquakes in September 1996

Earthquake archive for San Rafael del Sur in September 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.7

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.7

28 Sep 1996

San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

12:17:59

Coordinates

11.682, -86.470

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near San Rafael del Sur. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.7, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, September 28, 1996 to Sunday, September 29, 1996 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.7 33.0 km

San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua

28 Sep 1996 12:17:59 UTC

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4.5 33.0 km

San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua

29 Sep 1996 01:45:57 UTC