1980 Central Mexico earthquake
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| Date | October 24, 1980 |
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| Origin time | 14:53:36 UTC |
| Magnitude | 7.2 (Mw) |
| Depth | 65.7 km (41 mi) |
| Epicenter | 18°05′N 98°13′W / 18.08°N 98.22°WCoordinates: 18°05′N 98°13′W / 18.08°N 98.22°W |
| Type | Dip-slip |
| Areas affected |
Mexico Guatemala |
| Total damage | $5 million |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Casualties | 65–300+ dead Many injured 150,000 displaced |
The 1980 Oaxaca earthquake occurred on October 24 at 08:53:36 local time with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). This dip-slip shock left up to 300 dead, many injured, and about 150,000 homeless. While it was felt throughout southern Mexico and in Guatemala, damage (totaling $5 million) was focused in the Huajuapan de León region of the state of Oaxaca.
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