Earthquake details

Wednesday, August 9, 2000 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Mexico on Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at 11:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Guacamayas (Mexico - MX), about 34.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -102.480 and latitude 18.198.

Magnitude 6.5
Alert Severe
Depth 45.8 km
Coordinates 18.198, -102.480
UTC time 2000-08-09 11:41:47.900
Location Lázaro Cárdenas
Country Mexico (MX)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 2000-08-09

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