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unusual facts about Hypocenter


2012 Guerrero–Oaxaca earthquake

With a shallow focus of 15 to 20 km, the earthquake caused strong shaking over a large area along the Oaxaca–Guerrero border and the adjacent Pacific coastline.


1960 Agadir earthquake

The earthquake's shallow focus, close proximity to the port city of Agadir, and unsatisfactory construction methods were all reasons declared by earthquake engineers and seismologists as to why it was so destructive.

1976 Guatemala earthquake

The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal.


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