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6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)


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(Saturday, December 23, 1972, 12:29:44 a.m. CST) — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, early today, causing widespread damage and casualties. Continue reading 6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)