2011 Zumpango earthquake
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The 2011 Zumpango earthquake occurred at 19:47 local time on 10 December with a moment magnitude of 6.5 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). Its epicenter was located in the city Zumpango, Guerrero,[2] roughly equidistant between the metropolitan areas of Mexico City and Acapulco. The quake was felt in Guerrero, Michoacán, Mexico State, Mexico City and Puebla.
UTC time | 2011-12-11 01:47:25 |
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ISC event | 603394181 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 10 December |
Local time | 19:47 |
Magnitude | 6.5 Mw |
Depth | 64.9 km (40.3 miles) |
Epicenter | 17.99°N 99.79°E / 17.99; 99.79 |
Type | Dip-slip (normal) |
Areas affected | Mexico |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | 3 dead, 10 injured [1] |
Multiple deaths and injuries resulted from the earthquake, although the effects were minimized because the hypocenter was relatively deep at 65 kilometers (40 mi).[1] The resulting damage was minimal, but during the panic people evacuated buildings in Mexico City.[3]