Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem889142

Location

off the coast of Michoacan, Mexico

Country: Mexico flag Mexico

Date & Time

Jan 20, 1955

3:48 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

15.1120, -104.6090

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

off the coast of Michoacan, Mexico

Coordinates: 15.1120°, -104.6090° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 20, 1955 at 3:48 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:31 PM