1985 Mexico City earthquake
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake was an earthquake that happened in Mexico City on September 19, 1985. It had a magnitude of 8.1, and the number of people killed was around 10,000.
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| Mexico City – Collapsed Hospital Juárez de México | |
| Date | {{{date}}} |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 18°21′N 102°23′W / 18.35°N 102.39°WCoordinates: 18°21′N 102°23′W / 18.35°N 102.39°W |
| Countries or regions affected | {{{countries affected}}} |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | 1–3 m |
| Aftershocks | 7.5 Mw 20 September 1985 7.0 Mw 30 April 1986 |
| Casualties | 5,000–45,000 dead 30,000 injured |
1985 Mexico City Earthquake Media
Map showing regional tectonic plates and the Middle America Trench.
USGS ShakeMap for the event
Apartment Complex Pino Suárez, in the wake of the earthquake.
Aftermath of the earthquake
Bronze statue of a seamstress at corner of Manuel J Othón and San Antonio Abad at site of collapsed factory
Collapsed Conalep building
Nuevo León apartment building; part of the structure was only slightly damaged, while another part of it collapsed.
Eight-story frame structure with brick infill walls broken in two. The foundation also came off.
First ladies Paloma Cordero of Mexico (left) and Nancy Reagan of the United States (right) with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, John Gavin observing the damage done by the earthquake.
Housing project by CUD on Dr Andrade Street in Colonia Doctores
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