1931 Nicaragua earthquake
Managua | |
UTC time | 1931-03-31 16:02:19 |
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ISC event | 906694 |
USGS-ANSS | n/a |
Local date | 31 March 1931 |
Local time | 10:02 |
Magnitude | 6.1 Mw [1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 12°34′N 87°27′W / 12.57°N 87.45°WCoordinates: 12°34′N 87°27′W / 12.57°N 87.45°W [1] |
Areas affected | Nicaragua |
Total damage | $15–35 million [2] |
Max. intensity | VI (Strong) [3] |
Casualties |
1,000–2,450 [2][4] 45,000 displaced [4] |
The 1931 Nicaragua earthquake devastated Nicaragua's capital city Managua on 31 March. It had a moment magnitude of 6.1 and a maximum MSK intensity of VI (Strong). Between 1,000 and 2,450 people were killed. A major fire started and destroyed thousands of structures, burning into the next day. At least 45,000 were left homeless and losses of $35 million were recorded.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 ISC (2017), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2013), Version 4.0, International Seismological Centre
- 1 2 USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
- ↑ Ambraseys, N. N.; Adams, R. D. (2000), The Seismicity of Central America – A Descriptive Catalogue 1898–1995, Imperial College Press, p. 235, doi:10.1142/9781848160118_0001, ISBN 978-1860942440
- 1 2 3 Toronto Star, April 1, 1931
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