1956 Nicaragua earthquake
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  Managua  | |
| UTC time | 1956-10-24 14:42:18 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 888827 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 24 October 1956 |
| Local time | 1956-10-24 08:42:18 |
| Magnitude | Ms 7.3 |
| Depth | 25 km |
| Epicenter | 11°43′N 86°29′W / 11.72°N 86.48°W |
The 1956 Nicaragua earthquake occurred on October 24 at 14:42 UTC.[1] The epicenter was located west of Masachapa, Managua Department, Nicaragua.[2] It was an earthquake of magnitude Ms 7.3,[3] or Mw 7.2.[1] Building damage was reported in Managua.[4] A study of W. Montero P. shows that this earthquake might be related to the earthquake of Nicoya Peninsula on October 5, 1950.[3] A tsunami was triggered by the earthquake.[5]