2022 Michoacán earthquake
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 (near the municipality of Coalcomán). 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.
ShakeMap created by the USGS | |
| UTC time | 2022-09-19 18:05:06 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 624820749 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 19 September 2022 |
| Local time | 13:05:06 |
| Magnitude | 7.6 Mww 7.7 Mw |
| Depth | 26.9 km (16.7 mi) |
| Epicenter | 18.59°N 103.43°W |
| Fault | Middle America Trench |
| Type | Thrust |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.92 g |
| Tsunami | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Aftershocks | 2,000+. Strongest is Mw 6.8. |
| Casualties | 2 dead, 35 injured |
The earthquake coincidentally occurred on the 37th anniversary of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, which killed around 10,000 people, and the fifth anniversary of the 2017 Puebla earthquake that struck the state of Puebla and killed 370 people. A national earthquake drill was being held shortly after midday, less than an hour before the earthquake struck.