Strong Earthquake Strikes near Tres Picos, Mexico

M 6.6 quake occurs 9km ENE of Tres Picos, Mexico

Centered at 15.888°N, 93.446°W the  quake occurred at a depth 97.8km, reported USGS/EHP.

This event could be a foreshock, according to FIRE-EARTH.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 6.6Mw
Location: 15.888°N, 93.446°W; depth = 97.8km
Time: 2015-12-17 19:49:54 (UTC)
Nearby Cities:

• 9km (6mi) ENE of Tres Picos, Mexico
• 31km (19mi) NW of Pijijiapan, Mexico
• 39km (24mi) ESE of Tonala, Mexico
• 61km (38mi) SE of Arriaga, Mexico
• 343km (213mi) WNW of Guatemala City, Guatemala

Earthquake Swarm Striking Puerto Rico Trench

Dozens of quakes hit Puerto Rico Trench in 7 days

A swarm of at least 119 earthquakes measuring 2.5Mw or greater have struck the Puerto Rico Trench in the 7 days to posting, according to the USGS/EHP.

EQ location map. A swarm of at least 119 earthquakes measuring 2.5Mw or greater have struck the Puerto Rico Trench in the 7 days to posting. Source:  USGS/EHP.