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earthquake.usgs.govMagnitudeLocationTimeM4.12 days agoM3.553 days agoM4.183 days agoM4.583 days agoM3.613 days agoM3.553 days agoM43 days agoM3.553 days agoThe 1985 Mexico City earthquake struck in the early morning of 19 September at 07:17:50 (CST) with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximal Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The event caused serious damage to the Greater Mexico City area and the deaths of at least 5,000 people.
- 5,000–45,000 dead, 30,000 injured
- $5 billion (1985 USD)
Michoacán. Mexico City earthquake of 1985, severe earthquake that occurred on September 19, 1985, off the coast of the Mexican state of Michoacán, causing widespread death and injuries and catastrophic damage in Mexico’s capital, Mexico City. Map depicting the epicentre of the earthquake that devastated Mexico City on Sept. 19, 1985. (more)
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Sep 20, 2022 · MEXICO CITY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday on the anniversary of two devastating temblors, killing at least two people, damaging buildings,...
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Sep 7, 2021 · MEXICO CITY — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the port city of Acapulco Tuesday night, Mexico’s seismological agency said, shaking the capital, Mexico City, more than 230 miles...
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake that hit Mexico City on September 19, 1985, killing more than 10,000 people and injuring another 30,000. Find out how the government's slow response, the aftershock and the aftermath of the disaster shaped the city and the country.
Sep 20, 2017 · Mexico City is a perfect storm for seismic catastrophe, sitting atop a shallow lake with ancient sediments that amplify and magnify the vibrations of earthquakes. The latest quake, which killed 200 people, was caused by the movement of tectonic plates and was felt as far as 155 miles away. Learn how this region's geology makes it more susceptible to quakes than other parts of Mexico.
Sep 18, 2015 · Fri 18 Sep 2015 10.09 EDT. The devastation of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake was swift. In just over a minute – in the early hours of 19 September, while the city was still asleep – 100,000...
