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USGS ci14607652
4 Apr 2010, 23:40
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
A magnitude 7.2 mw earthquake at 10 km depth.
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32.286167, -115.295333
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Event ID
ci14607652
Coordinates
32.2861667, -115.2953333
Network
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Significance
2910
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 10 km is approximately 6.21 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake is 32.2862° north and 115.2953° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.