M6.0 earthquake near Huetamo de Núñez, Michoacán

What happened

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico on 20 Apr 1998, 22:59 UTC at a depth of 67 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Huetamo de Núñez, about 34 km away in Michoacán, Mexico.