M6.2 earthquake near Yecapixtla, Morelos

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 1 km NE of Huazulco, Mexico on 27 Aug 1911, 10:59 UTC at a depth of 55 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 Yecapixtla, about 17 km away in Morelos, Mexico.