1931 Nicaragua earthquake

1931 Nicaragua earthquake
	Managua
UTC time	1931-03-31 16:02:19
ISC event	906694
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	31 March 1931
Local time	10:02
Magnitude	6.1 Mw
Depth	15 km (9.3 mi)
Epicenter	12°34′N 87°27′W / 12.57°N 87.45°W
Areas affected	Nicaragua
Total damage	$15–35 million
Max. intensity	MSK-64 VI (Strong)
Casualties	1,000–2,450 ; 45,000 displaced

The 1931 Nicaragua earthquake devastated Nicaragua's capital city Managua on 31 March. It had a moment magnitude of 6.1 and a maximum MSK intensity of VI (Strong). Between 1,000 and 2,450 people were killed. A major fire started and destroyed thousands of structures, burning into the next day. At least 45,000 were left homeless and losses of $35 million were recorded.

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