| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.852, -98.252 |
| UTC time | 1970-06-09 12:23:46.580 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 9, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, June 9, 1970 at 12:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pinotepa Nacional (Mexico - MX), about 60.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -98.252 and latitude 16.852.
| Location | Tlapa de Comonfort |
| Country | Mexico (MX) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-06-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Pinotepa Nacional | 60.8 km |
| Tlapa de Comonfort | 84.5 km |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 117.7 km |
| Chilapa de Álvarez | 128.6 km |
| Chilpancingo | 154.3 km |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 162.7 km |
| Oaxaca City | 164.5 km |
| Acapulco de Juárez | 176.5 km |
| Izúcar de Matamoros | 196.0 km |
| Tehuacán | 201.1 km |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 215.3 km |
| Atlixco | 229.7 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.4
Tlapa de Comonfort
Mexico · 2026-02-12 18:33 UTC
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92.0 km |
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M 4.3
Acapulco de Juárez
Mexico · 2026-01-24 22:01 UTC
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100.6 km |
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