2021 Guerrero earthquake
A moment magnitude Mw 7.0 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 Mw 8.2. It was also the largest earthquake in Mexico since the 2020 Oaxaca earthquake.
| UTC time | 2021-09-08 01:47:46 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 621041919 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | September 7, 2021 |
| Local time | 20:47 |
| Magnitude | 7.0 Mw (USGS) 7.1 Mw (SSN) |
| Depth | 20.0 km (12.4 mi) (USGS) 10.0 km (6.2 mi) (SSN) |
| Epicenter | 16.982°N 99.773°W |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | 48 cm (1.6 ft) |
| Landslides | 69 |
| Aftershocks | Many. Strongest is 4.9 Mw |
| Casualties | 13 dead (3 direct, 6 in the aftermath, 4 indirect), 23+ injured |
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