Green earthquake alert (5.4M,depth:28.31km) in Nicaragua at 6/17/2017 1:47:38 PM

Green Earthquake in Nicaragua

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:28.31km
• 17 Jun 2017 13:47:38 UTC
• 598428 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

See the GDACS website for live news coverage (including OCHA Situation Reports), the full earthquake report

For information on emergency response, please consult the GDACS Virtual OSOCC.

Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 5.4 M
• Depth: 28.31 km (shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 11.2778, -86.6997
• Time (UTC): 17 Jun 2017 13:47:38
• Time (ECT): 17 Jun 2017 15:47:38

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near Nicaragua, Department of Carazo (population 165,350). The distance to the nearest coast is 55km. The nearest places are Casares (55km), Ahuchuetes (56km), Boquita (56km), Huiste (56km), Loma Alegre (57km), and 13 more.

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected.

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are Montelimar (60km). The nearest ports are Puerto Masachapa (58km), San Juan Del Sur (92km), and Puerto Sandino (99km).

The maximum altitude nearby is NaNm.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	81000 people	4
50 km	no people	0
20 km	no people	0
10 km	no people	0

Disclaimer

While we try everything to ensure accuracy, this information is purely indicative and should not be used for any decision making without alternate sources of information. The JRC is not responsible for any damage or loss resulting from the use of the information presented on this website. Please refer to the GDACS website for subscribing or unsubscribing from the earthquake alert email or SMS service.

Joint Initiative of the United Nations and the European Commission

Email created automatically at 17 Jun 2017 14:08 UTC. Reproduction authorised provided the source is acknowledged.
©European Commission 2004-2012