1931 Nicaragua earthquake

1931 Nicaragua earthquake
1931 Nicaragua earthquake is located in Central America
Managua
Managua
1931 Nicaragua earthquake
UTC time1931-03-31 16:02:19
ISC event906694
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date31 March 1931 (1931-03-31)
Local time10:02
Magnitude6.1 Mw[1]
Depth15 km (9.3 mi)[1]
Epicenter12°34′N 87°27′W / 12.57°N 87.45°W / 12.57; -87.45[1]
Areas affectedNicaragua
Total damage$15–35 million[2]
Max. intensityMSK-64 VI (Strong)[3]
Casualties1,000–2,450[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.

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