M 4.4 - 66 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Name: M 4.4 - 66 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Start: 2012-12-29T09:53:07+00:00
Location: 66 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

December 29, 2012 at 09:53:07 UTC

Depth: 44.60 km (Shallow)

M 4.4

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.4 mb
Depth	44.60 km (Shallow)
Location	10.7730N, 86.2400W
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	298 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.4 mean?

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 44.60 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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