M6.5 Quake Strikes Guatemala
Posted by feww on September 7, 2013
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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