Earthquake details

Friday, July 5, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Mexico on Friday, July 5, 1985 at 07:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Las Choapas (Mexico - MX), about 73.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -94.233 and latitude 17.268.

Magnitude 5.2
Alert Strong
Depth 132.0 km
Coordinates 17.268, -94.233
UTC time 1985-07-05 07:20:09.630
Location Minatitlán
Country Mexico (MX)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1985-07-05

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