Mexico earthquakes

M4.3 earthquake 4 km WNW of Ixtapa, Mexico

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 4 km WNW of Ixtapa, Mexico on Wed, Jun 16, 1982, 7:57 AM CST (13:57 UTC), 63 km (39 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.3 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1982-06-16 13:57:37 UTC
Depth
63.0 km (39.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
17.687° N, 101.679° W
Region
Mexico
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001myy. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:35 PM UTC.