How strong was the 291 km SSE of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico earthquake?
The 291 km SSE of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 5.5 mww, classified as a "Moderate" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings and are felt widely.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 20.3395N, 109.2259W, at a depth of 10.0 km. Shallow earthquakes (under 20 km) tend to cause more surface damage than deeper events.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.
How many people felt this earthquake?
1 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 2.0, indicating light shaking noticed by some people. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 3.2.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on September 5, 2021 at 17:42:13. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 466 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event. The PAGER alert level was "green", indicating the estimated level of response needed.