M6.5 Quake Strikes Guatemala

Strong quake strikes near Mexico-Guatemala border

The quake was centered at 14.7°N, 92.1°W and struck at a depth of about 68km, according to USGS/EHP.

The quake was felt strongly in the capital Guatemala City, about 170km to the east of the epicenter, but there were no immediate report of damage, as of posting.

The mainshock was followed by at least one significant aftershock measuring 5.4Mw.

Quake Details

Time: 2013-09-07 09:13:30 UTC+09:00
Location: 14.668°N 92.075°W
Depth: 67.7km

Nearby Cities

• 6km (4mi) SW of Pajapita, Guatemala
• 8km (5mi) E of Ciudad Tecun Uman, Guatemala
• 20km (12mi) NE of Suchiate, Mexico
• 22km (14mi) W of Coatepeque, Guatemala
• 168km (104mi) W of Guatemala City, Guatemala

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Map enhanced by FIRE-EARTH

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