Strong Earthquake Strikes near Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico

M5.9 quake occurs S of Santa Maria Asuncion Tlaxiaco, Mexico

Centered at 16.569°N, 97.694°W the quake occurred at a depth of 24.4 km (15.2 mi), reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 5.9Mw [USGS/EHP]
Location: 16.569°N 97.694°W depth=24.4 km (15.2 mi)
Time: 2016-05-08 07:34:02 (UTC)
Distances:

• 29.0 km (18.0 mi) NE of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico
• 44.0 km (27.3 mi) NE of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Mexico
• 77.0 km (47.8 mi) S of Santa Maria Asuncion Tlaxiaco, Mexico
• 78.0 km (48.5 mi) E of Ometepec, Mexico
• 351.0 km (218.1 mi) SSE of Mexico City, Mexico