1995 Colima–Jalisco earthquake
| UTC time | 1995-10-09 15:35:56 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 75476 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 9, 1995 |
| Local time | 10:35 |
| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
| Depth | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Epicenter | 19°05′N 104°11′W / 19.08°N 104.18°W |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Casualties | 49–58 dead 100 injured |
The 1995 Colima–Jalisco earthquake occurred on October 9 at 15:35 UTC with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock occurred off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico, where a tsunami was triggered that affected a 200 km (120 mi) stretch of the coast. The earthquake could be felt in Mexico City and in high-rise buildings in Dallas and Houston. In Mexico, the Cihuatlan-Manzanillo was the most severely affected area. At least 49 people died and 100 were injured.