Report: 4/21/22

 

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Nicaragua overnight. There was no threat of a tsunami. It hit at 1:42 a.m. local time at a depth of 25.3 km(15.7 miles). The epicenter was about 61 km(38 miles) from the coastal region of Masachapa. There were no immediate reports of damage, but residents told a local broadcaster that strong tremors were felt in the capital of Managua. The USGS said that there was a low likelihood of casualties and damage from the tremor. However, the agency noted that there are structures in the region that are vulnerable to earthquakes.

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