1985 Mexico City earthquake
September 19th, 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake was an earthquake that happened in Mexico City on September 19, 1985. It had a magnitude of 8.1, and the number of people killed was around 10,000.
 Mexico City – Collapsed Hospital Juárez de México | |
   Mexico City | |
| UTC time | 1985-09-19 13:17:50 |
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| ISC event | 516095 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 19 September 1985 |
| Local time | 07:17:50 |
| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 18°21′N 102°23′W / 18.35°N 102.39°WCoordinates: 18°21′N 102°23′W / 18.35°N 102.39°W |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| Total damage | Extreme |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | 1–3 m |
| Aftershocks | 7.5 Mw 20 September 1985 7.0 Mw 30 April 1986 |
| Casualties | 5,000–45,000 dead 30,000 injured |
