| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 64.8 km |
| Coordinates | 17.974, -97.158 |
| UTC time | 1985-09-15 07:57:53.590 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 15, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mexico on Sunday, September 15, 1985 at 07:57 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tehuacán (Mexico - MX), about 60.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -97.158 and latitude 17.974.
| Location | Tehuacán |
| Country | Mexico (MX) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1985-09-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tehuacán | 60.2 km |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 68.4 km |
| Ciudad Mendoza | 92.7 km |
| Río Blanco | 95.3 km |
| Orizaba | 97.9 km |
| Tierra Blanca | 99.6 km |
| Córdoba | 104.3 km |
| San Juan Bautista Tuxtla | 110.0 km |
| Oaxaca City | 111.2 km |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 114.3 km |
| Huatusco | 132.3 km |
| Loma Bonita | 136.2 km |
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