M6.0

M 6.0 - 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico

Strong Earthquake · March 13, 2007 · 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico

Key Insights

•This M6.0 strong earthquake ranks #200 out of 470 events in the database.
•At M6.0, this is 0.3 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.
•The 26.1 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).
•A USGS significance score of 562 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.

Depth

26.1 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Significance

562

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M6.0(mwb)
Classification	Strong Earthquake
Location	85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico
Date & Time	March 13, 2007 11:59:04
Coordinates	26.2610N, 110.5370W
Depth	26.1 km (Intermediate)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	18 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	4.5
Significance Score	562 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M6.0, this is classified as a Strong earthquake. Earthquakes of this size can cause severe damage in populated areas within tens of miles of the epicenter.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000f6m4

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico earthquake?

The 85 km ENE of Loreto, 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 26.2610N, 110.5370W, at a depth of 26.1 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?

18 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 4.5, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on March 13, 2007 at 11:59:04. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 562 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event.

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