Nationals
Grenada, Nicaragua
By: Augusto Cermeno
April 6, 2023
In the early morning of Holy Thursday, at approximately 00:35 minutes, a strong tremor was felt in the Gran Sultana that somewhat frightened the people of Granada, although the population was not seen taking to the streets as in other similar events.
The truth is that the geographical situation of Granada, crossed by large natural channels both in the northern and southern parts, generally contributes to reducing the effects of the earthquakes that have been occurring for more than 40 years, which we can To say is that the population does not stop being alarmed even if it is inside their houses, the tremor according to the reports that we have read is about 5.4 on the Richster scale. It is said that the epicenter is in Moyogalpa, Ometepe Island and that the tremor has a volcanic origin. Which is not uncommon on the island of Ometepe where we have two active volcanoes: El Madera and El Concepción.
On the other hand, we have learned that the tremor was also felt in Matagalpa according to the netizen Juan Jony Rodríguez, who made his comment on Facebook and in Rivas, logically. We recommend vacationers and the population in cities to remain calm and have control of the whole family at home, because the truth is that you never know when it can have a catastrophic effect, with material and human damage. Stay very focused and move according to the recommendations already given by the competent authorities.