M7.6 · 2022 Michoacán earthquake

Monday, September 19, 2022 · 6:05 PM – 6:15 PM
35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico

On 19 September 2022, a moment magnitude 7.6–7.7 earthquake struck between the Mexican states of Michoacán and Colima at 13:05:06 local time. The earthquake had a depth of 26.9 km (16.7 mi), resulting in a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale. The USGS reported the epicentre was 35 km (22 mi) southwest of the town of Aquila. Two people were killed and at least 35 others were injured across several states. A magnitude 6.8 aftershock struck on 22 September, causing three more deaths. Magnitude 7.6 (mww), 27 km deep, 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico — 18.46°N, 102.96°W. September 19, 2022 at 18:05 UTC. Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 1,178. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000i9bw Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).

M7.6 · 2022 Michoacán earthquake