QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/cent19021212231000000
USGS cent19021212231000000
12 Dec 1902, 23:10
Baja California, Mexico
A magnitude 7.1 mw earthquake at 0 km depth.
Published location
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29.000000, -114.000000
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Event ID
cent19021212231000000
Coordinates
29, -114
Network
cent
Significance
776