How strong was the 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico earthquake?
The 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 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 18.5019N, 103.3631W, at a depth of 39.0 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?
657 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 6.0.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on January 12, 2025 at 17:32:49. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 1005 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is considered a highly significant seismic event. The PAGER alert level was "green", indicating the estimated level of response needed.