2014 Mexico–Guatemala earthquake
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UTC time | 2014-07-07 11:23:54 |
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ISC event | 610571023 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | July 7, 2014 |
Local time | 05:23:54 |
Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
Depth | 53 km (33 mi) |
Epicenter | 14°43′N 92°28′W / 14.72°N 92.46°WCoordinates: 14°43′N 92°28′W / 14.72°N 92.46°W |
Type | Dip-slip |
Areas affected | Mexico Guatemala |
Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
Landslides | Yes |
Casualties | 5 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. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe).[1] Collapsed buildings and a heart attack resulted in the deaths of five people and another 12 were injured.[citation needed]
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External links[]
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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