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The 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.
- List of earthquakes in Mexico
Michoacán, Mexico City: 8.0 M w: IX: 5,000–45,000: 30,000:...
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History. The 1985 Mexico City earthquake prompted a national...
- List of earthquakes in Mexico
Michoacán, Mexico City: 8.0 M w: IX: 5,000–45,000: 30,000: Extreme / tsunami: 1981-10-25: Michoacán: 7.2 M w: VIII: 3: 1980-10-24: Oaxaca: 7.2 M w: IX: 65–300+ Many: $5 million: 1979-10-15: Baja California: 6.4 M w: IX: 91: 1979-03-14: Guerrero: 7.6 M w: VIII: 5: 35: 1973-08-28: Puebla, Veracruz: 7.1 M L: VIII: 539–1,000: Thousands ...
History. The 1985 Mexico City earthquake prompted a national rethink of earthquake and emergency preparedness measures. The government of Mexico City sponsored the placement of accelerometers throughout the city in 1987, allowing data to be obtained on ground movements in the area.
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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Nov 9, 2009 · Home. Topics. Natural Disasters & Environment. 1985 Mexico City earthquake. By: History.com Editors. Updated: August 24, 2018 | Original: November 9, 2009. copy page link. Print Page. The...
Sep 19, 2017 · Frightening tragedy struck Mexico City Tuesday on the anniversary of a devastating 1985 earthquake that killed thousands in and around the same city. At 2:14 pm Eastern time, the US...
Sep 20, 2017 · Two weeks ago, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake—the strongest in a century —jolted southern Mexico, killing nearly 100 people. What many don’t realize is that there’s a simple reason behind this...
