How strong was the 7 km W of Corral Falso, Mexico earthquake?
The 7 km W of Corral Falso, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 6 mww, 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 17.1801N, 100.5300W, at a depth of 18.0 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?
98 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 6.3, 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 December 11, 2022 at 23:31:29. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 712 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 "yellow", indicating the estimated level of response needed.