M 4.3 - 13 km NNE of Petatlán, Mexico

December 30, 2017 at 14:37:57 UTC

Depth: 50.03 km (Shallow)

M 4.3

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

4

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
Depth50.03 km (Shallow)
Location17.6586N, 101.2303W
Community IntensityIII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)4 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance286 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.3 mean?

A magnitude 4.3 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 50.03 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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