QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem16957987
USGS iscgem16957987
26 Mar 1908, 23:03
6 km S of Copala, Mexico
A magnitude 7.5 mw earthquake at 25 km depth.
Published location
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16.546000, -98.986000
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Event ID
iscgem16957987
Coordinates
16.546, -98.986
Network
iscgem
Significance
856