Depth (Hypocenter) : 40 km. This is a list of earthquakes in 2020.Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for other reasons. Published June 23, 2020 Updated July 14, 2020; Leer en español . [6] Oaxaca’s governor said that there were around 500 houses that have been damages by the earthquake. Magnitude 6.5 earthquake registered in Oaxaca, Mexico Sun, 05 Jan 2020 07:38:00 +0100. The timing couldn’t have been worse, coming in the middle of a pandemic that has […] January 2, 2020 by Armand Vervaeck. Oaxaca earthquake Tuesday damage report. People react after a 7.4 earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Share. 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Tumblr. Alejandro Murat said a second person was killed in an apparent house collapse in the mountain village of San Juan Ozolotepec and a third died in circumstances he did not explain. One of the strongest earthquakes in Mexican history rocked the country in 2020. That was horrible and my house sustained a lot of damage. A policeman removes rubble from a building damaged by an earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Worst hit was the beach resort town of La Crucecita, where around 200 houses in the area were damaged, including 30 that were badly impacted, a local official told Reuters. ⓘ 2020 Oaxaca earthquake. June 23, 2020 by Armand Vervaeck. Credit: AP Photo/Luis Alberto Cruz Hernandez . Oaxaca’s go… With the 2017 earthquake fresh in their memory, citizens brushed it off. Also an archeological museum and a few schools were affected by the earthquake. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. An earthquake struck the Mexican state of Oaxaca at 10:29 local time on June 23, 2020. Linkedin. [3][4][5] Thousands of houses in Oaxaca were damaged and 10 deaths were reported. Oaxaca earthquake Tuesday damage report. The state government reported 10 deaths from the earthquake, 15 workers still missing as well as damage to over 2,000 homes and 55 historical monuments, including 4 archaeological sites. Oaxaca Gov. [8][9] Streets and buildings were also shaken in Mexico City, and damage was observed in at least 14 buildings across the city, including the collapse of a single floor residence and 3 buildings already seriously damaged by the 2017 Puebla earthquake. The magnitude 7.4 temblor rippled from just south of the coastal town of Crucecita, in the southern state of Oaxaca, and sent a jolt through the earth … At least six people have been killed and several others seriously injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico’s Pacific coast on Tuesday morning. By magnitude. Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexico City Mayor tweeted, “So far no major incidents…” It is not clear how the people of Crececita, Oaxaca are doing. Rescue workers battled for hours to reach the settlement, near the epicentre, where the quake brought down homes and parts of the mountainside, the official said. June 24, 2020. A tsunami warning was issued for southern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.[6]. He ran outside with relatives, but they stopped in the middle of the street as the pavement buckled and rocked. The quake was felt by a 49 million people in Mexico and Guatemala.Some tremors were felt as far away as 640 kilometres (400 mi). The  PEMEX oil refinery also reported that a fire broke out in its refinery due to the earthquake which lead to an employee getting injury due to the flames but it was put out in a timely fashion. Earthquake of June 23, 2020, M 7.4, Oaxaca, Mexico . “We couldn't walk... the street was like chewing gum,” said Mr Candelaria, 30. The hypocenter of the September 8th, 2017, M 8.2 earthquake offshore Chiapas is located 240 km southeast of today's earthquake. The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Mexico on Tuesday is now blamed for at least six deaths, including a worker at the country's largest oil refinery, according to officials. Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexico City Mayor tweeted, “So far no major incidents…” It is not clear how the people of Crececita, Oaxaca are doing. The quake was originally measured at 7.7 but downgraded shortly after. Read our full mailing list consent terms here. The earthquake centered near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. [7], Widespread damage was reported from Oaxaca, with over 8,000 houses affected across 145 of the state's 570 municipalities. Earthquake damage from Oaxaca Earthquake . Mexico now braces itself for further disruption as an earthquake hit the Pacific coastal state of Oaxaca. Epicentre was near Pacific coast resort town of La Crucecita, where hundreds of buildings have been damaged, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. A policeman removes rubble from a building damaged by an earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico, June 23, 2020. Oaxaca is near the Tehuantepec fracture zone which is where the plates stick together causing frictions leading to earthquakes. According to the USGS, around 18 earthquakes above magnitude 7 occur globally every year. Mix. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? PREVIOUS: NEXT: Back To Article: Massive 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Oaxaca Mexico Tuesday Morning ... December 31, 2020; TX Man Shawn Burns ID’d As Victim In Wednesday Night Longview Fatal Vehicle Shooting December 31, 2020; More than 400 miles away they could feel the trembler in Mexico City. According to USGS, the shaker struck in the area of Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico on Tuesday morning. A major earthquake measuring 7.4 in magnitude struck along Mexico's west coast off the state of Oaxaca Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning stretching from Acapulco to … The building had already been damaged in a 2017 earthquake. Tough times for many people right now. This was not the case for a worker at the PEMEX oil refinery in Salina Cruz,[12]who fell from the top of a refinery structure to his unfortunate death. Rescue workers reported three people seriously injured in the remote hill village of Santa Catarina Xanaguia, one state official said. Some damage in Oaxaca but no immediate reports of new deaths Associated Press in Mexico City Sat 23 Sep 2017 13.48 EDT First published on Sat 23 Sep 2017 10.41 EDT Rockfalls blocked winding mountain roads between the state capital of Oaxaca city and the coast. 10 deaths in Oaxaca earthquake, damage reported in 85 municipalities. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. A clinic and old churches near the epicentre were severely damaged, images on social media showed. If Yes, tell us by using the I FELT IT form behind the earthquake or at the bottom of this page. The epicenter was in the southern state of Oaxaca, an impoverished region where the damage was extensive. - June 23, 2020. WhatsApp. The last such quake to strike Mexico hit Oaxaca in 2018, killing 14 people. The refinery was briefly closed after a fire. Seismic instruments indicate the earthquake originated at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). Moderate earthquake - Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico - January 2, 2020. A magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook southern Mexico on Saturday night; the authorities were not immediately able to estimate the number of casualties or extent of damage, reports citing Sputnik. Experts said that its location off the coast helps explain the relatively limited damage. Published on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 768shares A 7.5-magnitude earthquake that shook southern and central Mexico on Tuesday morning damaged more than 500 homes in Oaxaca … The depth and the observed focal mechanism are consistent with displacement on the plate interface. With the 2017 earthquake fresh in their memory, citizens brushed it off. Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexico City Mayor tweeted, “So far no major incidents…” It is not clear how the people of Crececita, Oaxaca are doing. Have you felt the shaking? Moderate earthquake - Oaxaca, Mexico - June 23, 2020. Gov, Alejandro Murat is in the area of … Oaxaca, Mexico has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 2 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 5 earthquakes in the past 30 days; 94 earthquakes in the past 365 days [13], Due to the frequency of earthquakes in Mexico because its tectonic setting the Mexican government has been able to get better in their response. Twitter. The tremor struck on Tuesday morning, with Mexico's National Seismological Service rating its strength at 7.1 before upgrading the intensity to 7.5. [11], As of June 24, 2020, 10 deaths had been reported in Oaxaca,[1][11] with two dozen injured. I was here in this house for the 8.2 Sept 8, 2017. One year earlier, the deadly Puebla earthquake struck 55km from Mexico City, killing 370 people and injuring more than 6,000, and leveling more than 40 buildings. – Most important Earthquake Data: Magnitude : 5. The second earthquake rocked Mexico City and central Mexico, killing more than 300 people and damaging property, including many churches. CONTACT THECOUNT. 7.3 earthquake - Santa Maria Ecatepec, 15 km northeast of Merced del Potrero, San Miguel del Puerto, Oaxaca, Mexico, on 2020-06-23 09:29:07 In a post on Twitter, Oaxaca Governor Alejandro Murat said 117 municipalities and more than 5,000 homes had been affected by the earthquake. The fatalities were near the quake’s epicentre in Oaxaca, a mountainous state in the south of the country, but it also caused damage to buildings hundreds of miles away in Mexico City. The hypocenter of the September 8th, 2017, M 8.2 earthquake offshore Chiapas is located 240 km southeast of today's earthquake. Oaxaca State has been devastated by earthquakes before. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Share. Historic Puerto Rico museum damaged by 5.5 magnitude earthquake – May 2, 2020 The USGS estimated that some 2 million people felt strong or … Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Streets and buildings were also shaken in Mexico City, and damage was observed in at least 14 buildings across the city, including the collapse of a single floor residence and 3 buildings already seriously damaged by the 2017 Puebla earthquake. If Yes, tell us by using the I FELT IT form behind the earthquake or at the bottom of this page. WhatsApp. Didn't see any damage to my home. Widespread damage was reported from Oaxaca, with over 8,000 houses affected across 145 of the state's 570 municipalities. [2] 6-year catalog of seismicity states that Oaxaca had had over 14,000 earthquakes near or in the region since 1995. June 23, 2020 by Armand Vervaeck. ReddIt. More than 400 miles away they could feel the trembler in Mexico City. OAXACA, MEXICO - JUNE 23: Landslide rocks block a road in Santa Maria Huatulco after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake trembled Mexico's southern Oaxaca state on June 23, 2020… In March 2012, a M 7.4 earthquake 250 km to the northwest of the June 23rd, 2020 event killed 2 and injured 11 in the Oaxaca region. Hundreds of homes are damaged and six people dead after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Mexican state of Oaxaca Tuesday morning, shaking buildings and prompting a tsunami warning. A major earthquake measuring 7.4 in magnitude struck along Mexico's west coast off the state of Oaxaca Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning stretching from Acapulco to … A magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, rattling buildings in the country’s capital more than 200km (124 miles) away. A policeman removes rubble from a building damaged by an earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Educational centres and historical sites, including four archaeological zones, suffered damage, according to a statement from the Oaxaca state government, which put the death toll at 10 people. Pinterest. Mexican officials raise Oaxaca earthquake death toll to seven A damaged building is seen after an earthquake in Mexico City on Tuesday. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Major mag. One of the strongest earthquakes in Mexican history rocked the country in 2020. The quake was felt by an estimated 49 million people in Mexico and Guatemala, with some tremors felt as far away as 640 kilometres (400 mi). Image President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico at a ceremony honoring the victims of the 1985 and 2017 earthquakes in … [10] Houses were scarred by wide cracks across walls and residents sought to clear debris from the streets. Major mag. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south-southwest of Santa María Zapotitlán, Oaxaca, between La Crucecita in the Bahías de Huatulco tourist resort to the southwest and the port of Salina Cruz to the northeast. The timing couldn’t have been worse, coming in the middle of a pandemic that has devastated the Mexican economy. 7.3 earthquake - 76 Km al noreste de Puerto Ángel, México (Mexico) on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - information Major magnitude. 4.3 magnitude earthquake. Facebook. ET. With the 2017 earthquake fresh in their memory, citizens brushed it off. The most recent event in the same region as the 2020 earthquakes was the 2018 Oaxaca earthquake, which struck 225 km to the northwest. The epicentre was located at a depth of 10 km, Quakes with magnitudes of over 7 are major earthquakes capable of widespread, heavy damage. (AP Photo/Luis Alberto Cruz Hernandez) Summary. Oaxaca - I was working on a second floor office,siren started to alert ,I made to the door with calm until this one strike hit it. 2020-12-26 10:15:48 UTC at 10:15 December 26, 2020 UTC Location: Epicenter at 16.204, -99.397 59.2 km from San Andrés Playa Encantada (El Podrido) (37.2 miles) Coast Of Guerrero, Mexico. At least two people have been killed in a powerful earthquake in Mexico. — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) June 23, 2020 El sismo que sacudió esta mañana al país ocasionó daños graves en #Ozolotepec , municipio de la región Sierra Sur de #Oaxaca . VII (Very strong) 10.0 February 23 2020 Iran–Turkey earthquakes: Listed are earthquakes with at least 10 dead. Have you felt the shaking? Educational centres and historical sites, including four archaeological zones, suffered damage, according to a statement from the Oaxaca state government, which put the death toll at 10 people. We will be visiting Oaxaca city in October. An earthquake struck the Mexican state of Oaxaca at 10:29 local time on June 23, 2020, with a magnitude of 7.4 Mw. Tumblr. Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico: Jan 02 13:28: 4.4: 44: MAP I Felt It INFO: Huatulco - It was just a few seconds. … A strong earthquake hit Oaxaca, Mexico on Tuesday, shaking buildings in the center of the capital of Mexico City. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? [14] With some hospitals being damaged during the earthquake some patients had to be evacuated until it was safe to return. This earthquake caused extensive damage to structures in the region near to the epicenter, and with damage reported as far as Mexico City, located at over 530 km from the epicenter. About 200 houses in … A damaged building is seen after an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Moderate earthquake - Oaxaca, Mexico - June 23, 2020. EMSC: Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico: Jan 02 10:15: 4.3: 4: MAP I Felt It INFO: Huatulco - Moderate shaking ... Others in the neighborhood noticed it, but no damage. The 7.5-magnitude quake killed five residents, including a child. Oaxaca collides with Cocos, North American and the Caribbean plate making it the perfect formula for big and dangerous plates. Luis Alberto Cruz Hernandez/AP Local news media reported damage to some buildings in … A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has rattled large swaths of southern and central Mexico, killing at least five people. “We lost everything in one moment to nature,” Vicente Romero, an owner of a stationary store whose house suffered structural damage told Reuters. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck offshore Oaxaca, Mexico, on June 23, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. Other damaged structures included 213 schools, 15 health centers, three hospitals, 7 bridges and 25 sections of state highways. Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax.- Governor Alejandro Murat Hinojosa highlighted the sum of efforts, support and invaluable support of the Government of Mexico to issue through the National Commission of Civil Protection (CNPC), the Declaration of Emergency for 72 municipalities of Oaxaca, affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake of June 23. The initial product of the StEER response to the 2020 Oaxaca Mexico Earthquake is this Preliminary Virtual Reconnaissance Report (PVRR), which is intended to: 1. June 24, 2020. The Mexican government sent out a warning about the incoming earthquake with its alert system this allowed the residents to have enough time to get outdoors where it was safe. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale and are sourced from United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap data. (THECOUNT) — A massive magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck near Oaxaca, Mexico on Tuesday morning. No damage reported after 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Oaxaca Epicenter was near La Crucecita, Huatulco, a popular tourist destination Published on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 … Mix. Oaxaca lies above the convergent boundary where the Cocos Plate is being subducted beneath the North American Plate. Otherwise he said reports were of minor damage from the magnitude 7.4 quake, including broken windows and collapsed walls. Here’s what you need to know: The powerful quake, centered near the Pacific Coast in Oaxaca… They estimate the total cost in damages is around 100 million. Local Time (conversion only below land) : Unknown. All dates are listed according to UTC time. Information Slow To Trickle In After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Oaxaca, Mexico by Jacob Margolis in News on June 23, 2020 12:42 PM Tweet “This is our life's work.”. I see in the news that there was a significant earthquake in the state of Oaxaca, although it sounds like the epicenter was about 60 miles away from the the city of Oaxaca. Especially combined with the continuing news of Hurricane Irma and the past devastation of Harvey. – Most important Earthquake Data: Magnitude : … I see in the news that there was a significant earthquake in the state of Oaxaca, although it sounds like the epicenter was about 60 miles away from the the city of Oaxaca. [2] The epicenter was 19 miles (31 km) from San Miguel del Puerto and 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of Santa María Zapotitlán. 10 deaths in Oaxaca earthquake, damage reported in 85 municipalities. 25 percent of all the earthquakes in Mexico are in Oaxaca. In March 2012, a M 7.4 earthquake 250 km to the northwest of the June 23rd, 2020 event killed 2 and injured 11 in the Oaxaca region. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Facebook. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. At least 370 people were killed and thousands were injured. Oaxaca Gov. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake was also ... "So far no major damage has ... break out in 2020. The dead included a worker from state oil company Pemex in Oaxaca, who fell from a height at the country's biggest oil refinery. Mexico now braces itself for further disruption as an earthquake hit the Pacific coastal state of Oaxaca. 2020 Oaxaca earthquake: 3 10 5.8 Turkey, Van Iran, West Azerbaijan. The reason is because Oaxaca is in a region with many shallow subduction angles. Houses were scarred by wide cracks across walls and residents sought to clear debris from the streets. Ya lo hicimos una vez en el 2017, otra vez les pedimos su apoyo para enviar ayuda a nuestro pueblo Oaxaqueño. Otherwise he said reports were of minor damage from the magnitude 7.4 quake, including broken windows and collapsed walls. Answer 1 of 6: I'm departing for Oaxaca tomorrow. That event caused at least 78 fatalities and 250 injuries in Oaxaca, and a further 16 deaths in Chiapas. The fatalities were near the quake’s epicentre in Oaxaca, a mountainous state in the south of the country, but it also caused damage to buildings hundreds of miles away in Mexico City. Houses were scarred by wide cracks across walls and residents fearful of re-entering properties, because of the risk of aftershocks, worked to clear debris from the streets. PREVIOUS: NEXT: Back To Article: Massive 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Oaxaca Mexico Tuesday Morning FOLLOW @TheCountNews *RECEIVE UPDATES ON THIS STORY* FOLLOW @TheCountNews. Damage was reported in the Huatulco region, but on a much smaller scale than during twin earthquakes that registered 12 days apart in September 2017. Answer 1 of 6: I'm departing for Oaxaca tomorrow. Answer 51 of 62: I am saddened by the news of a powerful earthquake in Mexico. An earthquake struck the Mexican state of Oaxaca at 10:29 local time on June 23, 2020, with a magnitude of 7.4 M w. The epicenter was 19 miles from San Miguel del Puerto and 7.5 miles south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan. Mexico earthquake: deaths as 7.5-magnitude tremor hits Oaxaca state This article is more than 6 months old Quake strikes in south of country but is felt more than 400 miles away in Mexico City It was a magnitude of 7.4 M w.. 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Other damaged structures included 213 schools, 15 health centers, three hospitals, 7 bridges and 25 sections of state highways. The first of those leveled parts of Oaxaca and Chiapas states. The epicenter was in the southern state of Oaxaca, an impoverished region where the damage was extensive. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake was also felt across the capital, Mexico City. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. The earthquake was centered near the resort of … [15] After the earthquake, warnings for a Tsunami were set out for a radius of 1000 miles allowing people to be prepared and stay alert. ReddIt. OAXACA, MX. The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state. Miguel Candelaria, 30, was working at his computer in his family home in the Oaxaca town of Juchitan when the ground trembled. GMT/UTC Time : 2020-06-23 18:27:13. Earthquake damage from Oaxaca Earthquake . 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