Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times
A major, 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor happened at 8:48 a.m. Mexico Central time about 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico, data from the agency shows.
U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 7.4.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks detected
Subsequent quakes have been reported in the same area. Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks inside 100 miles
Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.
When quakes and aftershocks occurred
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Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Mexico Central time. Shake data is as of Friday, July 17 at 9:08 a.m. Mexico Central time. Aftershocks data is as of Friday, July 17 at 6:49 p.m. Mexico Central time.
