| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.426, -91.891 |
| UTC time | 1930-07-27 18:58:39.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 27, 1930 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mexico on Sunday, July 27, 1930 at 18:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Retalhuleu (Mexico - MX), about 125.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -91.891 and latitude 13.426.
| Location | Tapachula |
| Country | Mexico (MX) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1930-07-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Retalhuleu | 125.7 km |
| San Sebastián | 129.1 km |
| Mazatenango | 130.3 km |
| Nuevo San Carlos | 131.6 km |
| Patulul | 136.2 km |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 138.0 km |
| Chicacao | 138.5 km |
| Masagua | 142.1 km |
| Coatepeque | 142.3 km |
| Colomba | 143.7 km |
| Santiago Atitlán | 152.7 km |
| Escuintla | 154.1 km |
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