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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.

   • Areas affected: Mexico
   • Magnitude: 8.0'"`UNIQ--templatestyles-00000006-QINU`"'Mw

   • Casualties: 5,000–45,000 dead, 30,000 injured
   • Total damage: $5 billion (1985 USD)

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3. www.britannica.com › event › Mexico-City-earthquakeMexico City earthquake of 1985 | History, Facts, & Response

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   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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4. www.history.com › 1985-mexico-city-earthquake1985 Mexico City earthquake - HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · At around 7:19 a.m. on September 19, 1985, Mexico City, one of the world’s largest urban areas, was jolted by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake, one of the strongest to ever hit the area. The quake...

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   What was the impact of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake?

   • 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.

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   What happened in Mexico City in 1985?

   • 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.

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   How many people were killed in the 1985 earthquake?

   • The powerful earthquake killed more than 10,000 and left another 30,000 others injured and as many as a quarter of a million people homeless. At around 7:19 a.m. on September 19, 1985, Mexico City, one of the world’s largest urban areas, was jolted by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake, one of the strongest to ever hit the area.

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   When did Mexico quake in 2022?

   • On 19 September 2017, 32 years after the 1985 earthquake, Mexico City also faced another earthquake at around 13:14 CDT (18:14 UTC ), nearly two hours after the earthquake drills took place and on 19 September 2022, 37 years after the 1985 earthquake and 5 after the 2017 one, the 2022 Michoacán earthquake struck Mexico at 13:05 CDT (18:05 UTC ).

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6. www.livescience.com › 30791-deadly-1985-mexicoSeismic History: The Deadly 1985 Mexico City Earthquake

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   Sep 19, 2011 · The earthquake caused landslides, rockslides, and sandblows, opened cracks in the ground and damaged or destroyed buildings. In Mexico City, 412 buildings collapsed and another 3,124 were ...

7. www.nytimes.com › 1995/09/19 › worldThe Quake That Shook Mexico Awake Is Recalled

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   Sep 19, 1995 · Whatever the long-term impact, something extraordinary did happen at 7:19 A.M. on Sept. 19, 1985, when one of this century's most powerful earthquakes, measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale,...

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   1985 Earthquake: A Tragedy That Changed History — Google Arts & Culture. By Archivo General de la Nación - México. Mexico is a country whose history is deeply tied to seismic events and...

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   Jun 13, 2011 · On September 19, 1985, at 7:18 in the morning, the residents of Mexico City were jolted awake by an 8.1-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest to ever hit the area. The effects of the quake were particularly devastating because of the type of ground upon which the city sits. Mexico City is on a plateau surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.