Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem887794

Location

2 km E of San Marcos, Mexico

Country: Mexico flag Mexico

Date & Time

Jan 8, 1956

7:11 AM Z

Depth

20.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

16.8020, -99.3620

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

2 km E of San Marcos, Mexico

Coordinates: 16.8020°, -99.3620° Depth: 20.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 8, 1956 at 7:11 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:21 PM