Earth Watch Report - Earthquake
M6.0 – 9km E of Tlalchapa, Mexico 2012-11-15 09:20:23 UTC
2012-11-15 09:20:23 UTC
2012-11-15 02:20:23 UTC-07:00 at epicenter
Location
18.407°N 100.373°W depth=60.9km (37.8mi)
Nearby Cities
9km (6mi) E of Tlalchapa, Mexico
17km (11mi) NW of Arcelia, Mexico
30km (19mi) ENE of Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico
55km (34mi) W of Teloloapan, Mexico
173km (107mi) SW of Mexico City, Mexico
Preferred Location Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Uncertainty |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.0 Mwb | ± 0.06 |
| Location | 18.407°N, 100.373°W | ± 11.8 km |
| Depth | 60.9 km | ± 7.9 km |
| Number of Stations Used | 518 | |
| Number of Phases Used | 540 | |
| Minimum Distance | 162.5 km (1.46°) | |
| Travel Time Residual | 1.20 sec | |
| Azimuthal Gap | 40° | |
| Review Status | REVIEWED | |
| Event ID | usc000dsyl |
Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Mexico
Arcelia city
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has hit southwest Mexico at a depth of 60.9 km, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake happened near the cities of Tlalchapa and Arcelia.
Reportedly it could be felt as far as the capital, Mexico City, which is 173 km away from the epicenter of the quake.
So far there have been no reports of injuries or damage.
Mexico is one of the world’s most seismically active regions.
Beneath it are three large tectonic plates, which are in motion, and cause frequent earthquakes and even occasionally volcanic eruptions.
In 1985, an earthquake of 8.1 in magnitude, one of the largest in the country, killed more than 9,500 people in Mexico City.
Related articles
- A Strong Magnitude 6.0 Strikes Tlalchapa, Mexico (thesurvivalplaceblog.com)
- Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Mexico (rt.com)
- Mexico City Residents Rattled After Strong 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake (midnightwatcher.wordpress.com)
- Earthquake Shakes Southern Mexico (livescience.com)
- Quake shakes west-central Mexico (seattletimes.com)
- Mexico Earthquake: Magnitude-6.0 Quake Shakes West-Central Mexico (huffingtonpost.com)
Comments