2012 Guatemala earthquake
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The 2012 Guatemala earthquake occurred on November 7 at 10:35:45 local time. The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.4 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VII (Very strong). The epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Champerico in the department of Retalhuleu.[1] The affected region is earthquake-prone, where the Cocos Plate is being subducted along the Middle America Trench beneath the North American and the Caribbean Plates, near their triple junction.[4]
UTC time | 2012-11-07 16:35:45 |
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ISC event | 601879562 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | November 7, 2012 (2012-11-07) |
Local time | 10:35:45 |
Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
Depth | 24.1 km (15.0 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 13.987°N 91.965°W / 13.987; -91.965[1] |
Areas affected | Guatemala |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[1] |
Casualties | 139 dead, 155 injured[2][3] |
The quake was reportedly felt in Guatemala and in parts of Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.[5] Damage to buildings was reported in several cities in Guatemala, including San Marcos, Quetzaltenango and the capital Guatemala City.[6] The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning about the possibility of a local tsunami within 160 to 320 km (100 to 200 mi) of the epicenter.[7]
With 139 deaths,[2] this is the most intense and deadliest earthquake that has hit Guatemala since the earthquake of 1976.[3][8][9]