7.2
EarthquakeExtremePAGER: yellow
M7.2 earthquake near Petatlán, Guerrero
4564 d ago · 18 Apr 2014, 14:27 UTC 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, 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 7.2 earthquake struck 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico on 18 Apr 2014, 14:27 UTC at a depth of 24 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 Petatlán, about 35 km away in Guerrero, Mexico.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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