| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 91.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.608, -101.397 |
| UTC time | 1977-04-18 18:56:55.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 18, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mexico on Monday, April 18, 1977 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nueva Italia de Ruiz (Mexico - MX), about 86.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -101.397 and latitude 18.608.
| Location | Nueva Italia de Ruiz |
| Country | Mexico (MX) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-04-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Nueva Italia de Ruiz | 86.8 km |
| Pátzcuaro | 103.5 km |
| Guacamayas | 108.2 km |
| Zihuatanejo | 108.6 km |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | 112.4 km |
| Uruapan | 113.2 km |
| Apatzingán | 114.4 km |
| Morelia | 123.7 km |
| Zacapú | 140.5 km |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 143.1 km |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 149.8 km |
| Los Reyes de Salgado | 157.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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Nueva Italia de Ruiz
Mexico · 2026-04-07 15:13 UTC
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M 4.2
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