How strong was the The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake earthquake?
The The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 mw, classified as a "Major" 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 32.2862N, 115.2953W, at a depth of 10.0 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. While the magnitude was significant, the location and depth characteristics did not warrant a tsunami advisory.
How many people felt this earthquake?
67,831 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 9.1, indicating strong to very strong shaking with potential for damage. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 8.6.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on April 5, 2010 at 07:40:42. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 2910 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 "red", indicating the estimated level of response needed.