Strong and shallow M6.8 earthquake hits Michoacan, Mexico

Strong and shallow M6.8 earthquake hits Michoacan, Mexico

A strong and shallow earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.8, hit Michoacan, Mexico at 06:16 UTC on September 22, 2022. The agency reports a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). EMSC reports M6.7 at a depth of 80 km (50 miles).

Increased seismic activity in Michoacán may foretell birth of new volcano

Increased seismic activity in Michoacán may foretell birth of new volcano

For the second time since 2020, scientists are considering the possibility of a new volcano forming in Uruapan City in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, after detecting 236 low magnitude micro quakes in the area from May 1 to June 8, 2021. In 2020, a team of about 50…

Residents fear a new volcano is forming under Pueblo Viejo, Mexico

Residents fear a new volcano is forming under Pueblo Viejo, Mexico

An eruption of gas and smoke emerged from a football field near the Mexican town of Pueblo Viejo in the state of Michoacan, sparking fears that a new volcano is forming under the town. A number of animals have reportedly been burned by the hot steam escaping from…

Tropical Storm “Dora” forms near the southwestern coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm “Dora” forms near the southwestern coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm "Dora" formed 09:00 UTC on Sunday, June 25, 2017 near the coast of southwestern Mexico as the fourth named storm of the 2017 Pacific hurricane season. The system is tracking WNW and is not expected to make a landfall. However, heavy rains…