Earthquake Near Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico: M 7.2

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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southern Mexico on February 16, 2018, at 23:39:42 UTC, located 37 kilometers northeast of Pinotepa de Don Luis at a depth of 24.7 kilometers. An aftershock of magnitude 5.8 followed the main quake. Fortunately, there have been no reported deaths associated with the earthquake.
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Hi everyone
A M 7.2 quake in southern Mexico today

M 7.2 - 37km NE of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico

Time: 2018-02-16 23:39:42 (UTC)
Location: 16.646°N 97.653°W
Depth: 24.7 km

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It also shows a M 5.8 aftershock in the tail of the main shock

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cheers
Dave
 

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No deaths have been reported yet, thankfully. Let's hope it stays that way!
 
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