2014 Mexico–Guatemala earthquake

6.9 Mw earthquake in Mexico and Guatemala
14°43′N 92°28′W / 14.72°N 92.46°W / 14.72; -92.46TypeDip-slipAreas affectedMexico
GuatemalaMax. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)LandslidesYesCasualties5 dead, 12 injured

The 2014 Mexico–Guatemala earthquake struck 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Puerto Madero, on July 7 at 05:23:54, at a depth of 53 km (33 mi). The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very Strong).[1] Collapsed buildings and a heart attack resulted in the deaths of five people and another 12 were injured.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ USGS. "M6.9 - 4km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey.

External links

  • The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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