M6.5 earthquake near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero

What happened

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico on 10 Dec 1994, 16:17 UTC at a depth of 48 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, about 57 km away in Guerrero, Mexico.