Earthquake details

Thursday, December 4, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Mexico on Thursday, December 4, 1986 at 12:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Salina Cruz (Mexico - MX), about 60.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -94.800 and latitude 15.785.

Magnitude 5.1
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 15.785, -94.800
UTC time 1986-12-04 12:35:31.350
Location Salina Cruz
Country Mexico (MX)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1986-12-04

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