M 4.8 - 14km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX

December 30, 2009 at 18:53:23 UTC

Depth: 5.99 km (Shallow)

M 4.8

Light

Green

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.8 ml
Depth5.99 km (Shallow)
Location32.5323N, 115.2082W
Mercalli IntensityVII (Very Strong)
Alert Level (PAGER)Green — No fatalities or damage expected
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance350 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkci
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.77 mean?

A magnitude 4.77 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 5.99 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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