How strong was the 12 km SSW of Huehuetlan el Chico, Mexico earthquake?
The 12 km SSW of Huehuetlan el Chico, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 5.7 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 18.2702N, 98.7384W, at a depth of 54.0 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant shaking at the surface.
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?
205 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 6.6, indicating strong to very strong shaking with potential for damage. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 5.0.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on December 8, 2023 at 05:03:38. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 635 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.