UTC time | 1931-03-31 16:02:19 |
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ISC event | 906694 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
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°W[1] |
Areas affected | Nicaragua |
Total damage | $15–35 million[2] |
Max. intensity | MSK-64 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.
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