2003 Colima earthquake

2003 Colima earthquake
2003 Colima earthquake is located in Mexico
2003 Colima earthquake
Mexico City
Mexico City
UTC time2003-01-22 02:06:34
ISC event6541364
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJanuary 21, 2003 (2003-01-21)
Local time20:06
Magnitude7.6 Mw(USGS) 
7.5 Mw(ISC) [1]
Depth23.9 km (15 mi) [1]
Epicenter18°41′N 104°09′W / 18.69°N 104.15°W / 18.69; -104.15 [1]
TypeThrust[2]
Areas affectedMexico
Total damageSevere [3]
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe) [2]
Peak acceleration0.45 g [2]
Tsunami1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) [2]
Casualties29 dead [2]
300 injured [2]

The 2003 Colima earthquake occurred on 21 January with a moment magnitude of 7.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The epicenter was located on the Pacific coast in the Mexican state of Colima. The earthquake was felt as far away as Mexico City and in southern parts of the United States.

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