Earthquake details

Monday, July 29, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Mexico on Monday, July 29, 1985 at 11:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jáltipan de Morelos (Mexico - MX), about 33.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -94.628 and latitude 17.675.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 46.8 km
Coordinates 17.675, -94.628
UTC time 1985-07-29 11:35:53.530
Location Minatitlán
Country Mexico (MX)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1985-07-29

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