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Final Event Briefing - Earthquake - Nicaragua - September 14 2022
Description

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred at 08:44:35 (UTC) on 14 September 2022, 46.5 km (28.9 mi) ENE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua; 71.6 km (44.5 mi) E of Corinto, Nicaragua and 73 km (45.4 mi) E of El Viejo, Nicaragua. Initial estimates from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) located the epicentre of the event at 12.547°N, 87.828°W, and at a depth of 69.3 km (43.06 mi).

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