M7.0 · 2021 Guerrero earthquake
A moment magnitude Mw7.0 or 7.1 earthquake occurred near the city of Acapulco in the Mexican state of Guerrero at 20:47 local time on 7 September with an estimated intensity of VIII (Severe) on the MMI scale. The earthquake killed 13 people and injured at least 23 others. At least 1.6 million people in Mexico were affected by the earthquake which resulted in localized severe damage. The earthquake occurred on the anniversary of the 2017 Chiapas earthquake which measured Mw8.2. It was also the largest earthquake in Mexico since the 2020 Oaxaca earthquake. Magnitude 7.0 (mww), 20 km deep, Acapulco, Mexico — 16.95°N, 99.75°W. September 8, 2021 at 01:47 UTC. Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 665. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000f93v Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).