2009 Cinchona earthquake
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The 2009 Cinchona earthquake occurred at 1:21:35 pm local time on January 8 with an Mwc magnitude of 6.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The shock took place in northern Costa Rica, 30 kilometres (19 mi) north-northwest of San José and was felt throughout Costa Rica and in southern central Nicaragua.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2009-01-08 19:21:35 |
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ISC event | 13962308 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | January 8, 2009 (2009-01-08) |
Local time | 1:21:35 pm [1] |
Magnitude | 6.1 Mwc [1] |
Depth | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 10.23°N 84.22°W / 10.23; -84.22 [1] |
Type | Oblique-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Costa Rica |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
Casualties | 34 dead, 91 injured,[3] 64 missing[4] |
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