How strong was the 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico earthquake?
The 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 6 mwb, classified as a "Strong" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this size can cause serious damage to buildings and infrastructure over a wide area.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 17.3020N, 100.1980W, at a depth of 34.0 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?
729 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 7.0, indicating strong to very strong shaking with potential for damage. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 6.3.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on April 13, 2007 at 14:42:23. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 1064 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is considered a highly significant seismic event.