M 4.0 - 3 km SE of Santa Rosa de Lima, Mexico

December 30, 2012 at 08:25:09 UTC

Depth: 16.10 km (Shallow)

M 4.0

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.0 md
Depth16.10 km (Shallow)
Location16.0490N, 97.6010W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance246 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4 mean?

A magnitude 4 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 16.10 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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