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The 1995 Colima–Jalisco earthquake occurred on October 9 at 15:35 UTC with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock occurred off the coast of Jalisco , Mexico , where a tsunami was triggered that affected a 200 km (120 mi) stretch of the coast. [ 4 ]
Mexico lies within two seismically active earthquake zones. The Baja California peninsula lies near the boundary of the Pacific plate and the North American plate, while southern Mexico lies just north of the boundary between the North American plate and the Cocos and Rivera tectonic plates. The Cocos plate is subducting under the North ...
The 1932 Jalisco earthquakes began on June 3 at 10:36 UTC with a megathrust event that registered 8.1 on the moment magnitude scale. [2] With a maximum perceived intensity of X ( Extreme ) on the Mercalli intensity scale , at least 400 deaths were caused in Mexico and neighboring Guatemala. [ 2 ]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake rattled a region of southwest Mexico on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The tremor was about five miles ...
The Mexican Seismic Alert System (Spanish: Sistema de Alerta Sísmica Mexicano or SASMEX) is the earthquake warning system covering portions of central and southern Mexico. It currently provides up to 60 seconds' warning of earthquakes to Mexico City, Acapulco, Chilpancingo, Morelia, Puebla City, Oaxaca City, Guadalajara, Colima and Toluca.
Guadalajara's economy during the 18th century was based on agriculture and the production of non-durable goods such as textiles, shoes and food products. [23] Despite epidemics, plagues, and earthquakes, Guadalajara would become one of the most important population centers in New Spain.
1849 – Earthquake. 1854 – Guadalajara Cathedral towers rebuilt. 1859 – War of Reform (approximate date). [8] 1861 – Public Library of the State of Jalisco established. [10] 1863 – French occupation begins. [4] 1866 Teatro Degollado inaugurated. French occupation ends. [4] 1867 – Club Popular de Artesanos active. [citation needed ...
In 1932, a magnitude 8.4 thrust earthquake struck about 100 km to the north-northwest. On 9 October 1995, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck about 50 km to the northwest killing at least 49 people and leaving 1,000 homeless. The most deadly earthquake in the region occurred about 170 km to the south-east on 19 September 1985.