1985 Mexico City earthquake

The 1985 Mexico City earthquake struck in the early morning of 19 September at 07:17:50 (CST) with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximal Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The event caused serious damage to the Greater Mexico City area and the deaths of at least 5,000 people.

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Which happened first?

• 1985 Mexico City earthquake and Armero tragedy happened in the same year
• 1985 Mexico City earthquake happened 3 years before 1988 Spitak earthquake
• 1985 Mexico City earthquake happened 4 years before 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
• 1985 Mexico City earthquake happened 5 years after 1980 Irpinia earthquake
• 1985 Mexico City earthquake happened 8 years after 1977 Vrancea earthquake

Timeline

1. 1977 Vrancea earthquakeMarch 4, 1977
2. 1980 Irpinia earthquakeNovember 23, 1980
3. 1985 Mexico City earthquake (this page)September 19, 1985
4. Armero tragedyNovember 13, 1985
5. 1988 Spitak earthquakeDecember 7, 1988
6. 1989 Loma Prieta earthquakeOctober 17, 1989

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