Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem882734

Location

Near the coast of Veracruz, Mexico

Country: Mexico flag Mexico

Date & Time

Aug 26, 1959

8:25 AM Z

Depth

31.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

18.2200, -94.4160

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Near the coast of Veracruz, Mexico

Coordinates: 18.2200°, -94.4160° Depth: 31.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 26, 1959 at 8:25 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:47 PM