Earthquake Details
Jiquilillo, Nicaragua 5.6 M Earthquake, Saturday Mar. 16 2024, 6:44:03 PM
Jiquilillo, Nicaragua Earthquake
The USGS has reported a 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck 50 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on Mar. 16 2024, 6:44:03 PM, at a depth of 52.796 km. There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold.
Fore and Aftershocks
There has been other seismic activity around the 5.6 Jiquilillo, Nicaragua earthquake. Below you will find the fore and after shocks associated with it.
| Quake Type | Magnitude | Location | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftershock | 4.9 | 54 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | 10:03:19 PM | Mar. 16 2024 |
Did you feel it?
11 others have felt the Jiquilillo, Nicaragua earthquake and have since reported it. See below for the response locations and intensities.
Community Internet Intensity Map
| Responses | Location | Shaking | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Miguel, San Miguel, San Miguel, El Salvador | LIGHT | 144 km |
| 1 | Delgado, Delgado, San Salvador, El Salvador | WEAK | 227 km |
| 1 | Jinotepe, Jinotepe, Carazo, Nicaragua | WEAK | 178 km |
| 1 | Corinto, Corinto, Chinandega, Nicaragua | LIGHT | 77 km |
| 1 | El Viejo, El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua | LIGHT | 83 km |
| 1 | San Francisco, San Francisco, Chinandega, Nicaragua | LIGHT | 78 km |
| 1 | Ciudad Sandino, Ciudad Sandino, Managua, Nicaragua | LIGHT | 156 km |
| 4 | Managua, Managua, Managua, Nicaragua | LIGHT | 164 km |
Did you feel the 5.6 Jiquilillo, Nicaragua earthquake? If you felt the quake you can report it here to the USGS.
Other Imagery and Data
GEO Community Internet Intensity Map
Intensity vs Distance Plot
Responses vs Time Plot
Macroseismic Intensity Map
Peak Ground Acceleration Map
Peak Ground Velocity Map
0.3 Second Peak Spectral Acceleration Map
1 Second Peak Spectral Acceleration Map
3 Second Peak Spectral Acceleration Map
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