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Quake epicentre |
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| Date | 30 June 2010 |
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| Origin time | 07:22:28 UTC 02:22:28AM (local) |
| Magnitude | 6.2 Mw |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Countries or regions | Mexico |
| Casualties | 1 |
The 2010 Oaxaca earthquake struck Oaxaca, Mexico on June 30, 2010, measuring 6.2 on the moment magnitude scale.[1] Many people in different cities left their beds and ran into the street, as the quake struck at 2:22 am. Helicopters and police vehicles were sent to inspect possible damages in Mexico City, primarily in downtown and central areas, where some buildings were evacuated. In Mexico City, some cases of power outage in Azcapotzalco, Iztapalapa, and Benito Juárez and cracks in buildings were reported.[2][3] 1 person died in San Andrés Huaxpaltepec, Oaxaca.[4]
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