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M4.5 earthquake 14 km S of Cuichapa, Mexico

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 14 km S of Cuichapa, Mexico on Sun, Jul 12, 1987, 4:24 AM CST (10:24 UTC), 146 km (91 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
4.5 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1987-07-12 10:24:39 UTC
Depth
145.8 km (90.6 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
17.809° N, 94.255° 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 usp00036ks. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 5:41 AM UTC.