April 2014 Nicaragua earthquake

The April 2014 Nicaragua earthquake occurred on April 10 at 17:27 local time. The earthquake hit about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of the town of Managua. The shock measured 6.1 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong).[1]

April 2014 Nicaragua earthquake
April 2014 Nicaragua earthquake is located in Central America
April 2014 Nicaragua earthquake
UTC time2014-04-10 23:27:45
ISC event604451431
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateApril 10, 2014 (2014-04-10)
Magnitude6.1 Mw
Depth13.0 km (8.1 mi)
Epicenter12.403°N 86.378°W / 12.403; -86.378
Areas affectedNicaragua
Total damage1,500 homes damaged
Max. intensityVI (Strong)
Casualties1 dead

The earthquake resulted in the death of one person and 266 injured. Over 1,500 houses were damaged, and tremors continued for many hours afterwards. The town of Nagarote and nearby villages in the León Region were the most affected by the earthquake. [2]

In less than a day, another earthquake hit Nicaragua, this time near the city of Granada, at 3:29 local time. The second quake registered at a 6.6 magnitude, however, it did not result in any casualties.[3]

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References

12.1366°N 86.1847°W / 12.1366; -86.1847

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