October 2014 Nicaragua earthquake

October 2014 Nicaragua earthquake
Managua
Date October 13, 2014 (2014-10-13)
Origin time 21:51 local
Magnitude 7.3 Mw
Depth 40 kilometres (25 mi)
Epicenter 12°34′34″N 88°02′46″W / 12.576°N 88.046°W / 12.576; -88.046Coordinates: 12°34′34″N 88°02′46″W / 12.576°N 88.046°W / 12.576; -88.046
Areas affected Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador
Casualties 1

The October 2014 Nicaragua earthquake occurred at 21:51 local time with a moment magnitude of 7.3 off the coast of Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador. The shock resulted in one death.[1][2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Reuters in San Salvador (October 14, 2014). "Earthquake strikes off coast of El Salvador and Nicaragua". The Guardian.
  2. ↑ "7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off El Salvador Coast". NBC News. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "M7.3 - 67km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua". USGS. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
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