Data last collected:
12 Apr 2012, 08:15
69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico
A magnitude 7 mww earthquake at 13 km depth.
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Where is 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico?
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28.696000, -113.104000
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 13 km is approximately 8.08 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico is 28.696° north and 113.104° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.