Notable earthquake on record

M7.7 earthquake - 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua

September 2, 1992 · 45 km deep.

Magnitude
M 7.7
Depth
45 km
Date
1992
Tsunami
No

83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua - a magnitude 7.7 earthquake at 45 km depth in 1992. Epicenter: 11.74, -87.34.

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