M 7.4 - 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico

  • 2020-06-23 15:29:04 (UTC)
  • 15.886°N 96.008°W
  • 20.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2020-08-29 18:29:38 (UTC)
  • The data below are the most preferred data available
  • The data below have NOT been reviewed by a scientist.

Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Orange alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. Significant casualties and damage are likely and the disaster is potentially widespread. Past orange alerts have required a regional or national level response.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Mexico.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 19,144 k*
IV Light 37,709 k
V Moderate 1,633 k
VI Strong 1,487 k
VII Very Strong 204 k
VIII Severe 45 k
IX Violent 1 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as tsunamis and landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VIII El Coyul 2 k
VIII Santa Maria Xadani 6 k
VIII Santiago Astata 0 k
VIII San Miguel del Puerto 0 k
VIII Crucecita 15 k
VIII San Pedro Huamelula 0 k
IV Mexico City 12,294 k
IV Tuxtla 481 k
IV Puebla 1,590 k
IV Xalapa de Enriquez 425 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)