1887 Sonora earthquake
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The 1887 Sonora earthquake occurred at 22:13 UTC on 3 May in the Teras mountain range of northwestern Mexico. It was widely felt, with some damage being recorded up to 200 kilometers (120 mi) from the epicenter in both Mexico and the United States. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 7.6 and caused 42 casualties in the town of Bavispe and 51 overall.[4] It was the only historical earthquake to cause considerable damage in Arizona.[5] The 1887 Tombstone Arizona newspapers mentioned lesser quakes (aftershocks) on August 27, 1887, and November 11, 1887.
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UTC time | 1887-05-03 |
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USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 3 May 1887 (1887-05-03) |
Magnitude | 7.6 Mw [1] |
Epicenter | 31.07°N 109.12°W / 31.07; -109.12 |
Fault | Pitaycachi Fault[2] |
Type | Dip-slip |
Areas affected | Mexico United States |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)-MMI XI (Extreme)[3] |
Casualties | 51 dead |
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