A massive earthquake measuring M7.3 on the Richter scale hit off the coast of Nicaragua on October 14, 2014 at 03:51 UTC (21:51 local time on October 13). USGS is reporting depth of 40 km (24.9 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.3 at depth of 80 km.
INETER (Nicaragua) is reporting M7.3 at shallow depth of 24.2 km and numerous aftershocks.
Epicenter was located 67 km (42 miles) WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, 86 km (53 miles) SSW of La Union, El Salvador and 95 km (59 miles) W of Corinto, Nicaragua.
There are 960 912 people living within 100 km radius.
Local authorities have called a tsunami alert in Nicaragua and El Salvador. However, a widespread destructive tsunami threat does not exist based on historical earthquake and tsunami data.
Evacuations were ordered for at least two coastal communities in Nicaragua.
USGS issued yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losse...
