September 30, 1999--A
large earthquake struck in Oaxaca State, Mexico earthquake at 11:31 AM Mexico
time. Oaxaca State is in seismic zone D. It is an area with an history
of large and frequent earthquake activity. According to the UNAM National
Seismological Service, the region is at risk from earthquakes with
peak ground accelerations as high as 70 % of g. There were reports of
damage and casualties in the near field, with minor damage also reported
as far away as Mexico City. The event was estimated to have occurred at
a depth of 12 km. No tsunami was recorded at Manzanillo, Mexico, and no tsunami
watch or warning is in effect. The location of the earthquake was 16.2 degrees
north and 96.7 degrees west, placing it on the Pacific coast near the small
town of San Agustin Loxicha.
September 30, 1999--A
large earthquake struck in Oaxaca State, Mexico earthquake at 11:31 AM Mexico
time. Oaxaca State is in seismic zone D. It is an area with an history
of large and frequent earthquake activity. According to the UNAM National
Seismological Service, the region is at risk from earthquakes with
peak ground accelerations as high as 70 % of g. There were reports of
damage and casualties in the near field, with minor damage also reported
as far away as Mexico City. The event was estimated to have occurred at
a depth of 12 km. No tsunami was recorded at Manzanillo, Mexico, and no tsunami
watch or warning is in effect. The location of the earthquake was 16.2 degrees
north and 96.7 degrees west, placing it on the Pacific coast near the small
town of San Agustin Loxicha. 