Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem17291870

Location

1 km SW of San Isidro Gallinero (El Gallinero), Mexico

Country: Mexico flag Mexico

Date & Time

May 19, 1962

2:58 PM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

16.8720, -99.7260

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

1 km SW of San Isidro Gallinero (El Gallinero), Mexico

Coordinates: 16.8720°, -99.7260° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 19, 1962 at 2:58 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:05 PM