7.0
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M7.0 earthquake near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero
1865 d ago · 8 Sept 2021, 01:47 UTC Acapulco, Mexico
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Acapulco, Mexico on 8 Sept 2021, 01:47 UTC at a depth of 20 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Acapulco de Juárez, about 20 km away in Guerrero, Mexico.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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