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- From 10,000 to 40,000 dead.
- 2831 residential buildings damaged, including 880 beyond repair. This means from 250,000 to 700,000 people lost their homes.
- 200,000 jobs lost due to damaged infrastructure, factories and office buildings.
- 1687 school buildings damaged
- 13 hospitals of 6 or more floors partially or totally destroyed
What else can I help you with?
Has there ever been a earthquake in Tasmania?
yes in 1985 there was an earthquake in Tasmania and it was 4.8
Mexico city earthquake?
September 19, 1985.
What was the biggest earthquake in Mexico?
The biggest earthquake reported in Mexico was the Mexico City Earthquake in 1985. It had a magnitude of 8.5, and caused about 10,000 deaths.
What type of earthquake hit mexico in 1985?
It was both trepidatory and oscillatory
What happened in the 1908 earthquake in Italy?
There was so much that happened in the 1908 earthquake in Italy. This caused loss of about 123,000 lives and so many other causalities. It is commonly known as Messina and Reggio earthquake.
What was the year of Mexico's biggest Earthquake?
Mexico's biggest earthquake occurred in 1985. This devastating earthquake, known as the Mexico City earthquake, had a magnitude of 8.0 and caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
In what year was Mexico citys most devastating earthquake of the 20th century?
It happened on the 19th of September, 1985.
What fault caused the earthquake in Mexico 1985?
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake was primarily caused by the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the North American Plate along the Middle America Trench. This tectonic activity generated significant seismic stress, leading to a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on September 19, 1985. The earthquake's impact was exacerbated by the city's geological conditions, including its location on an ancient lakebed, which amplified the shaking and resulted in extensive damage and loss of life.
What was the name of the earthquake in Mexico City on 1985?
The "1985 Mexico City earthquake"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_Mexico_City_earthquake
What event occurred in 1985 that changed the face of mexico city?
An earthquake, which devastated Mexico City.
Which country's capital city was devastated by an earthquake in 1985?
The 1985 earthquake caused significant damage to Mexico City, Mexico.
Has there ever been a earthquake in Tasmania?
yes in 1985 there was an earthquake in Tasmania and it was 4.8
What happened to Mexico City in 1985?
an earthquake
Did the 1985 earthquake in Mexico cause a tsunami?
No.
Where was the 8.1 magnitude earthquake in 1985?
Mexico City
Mexico city earthquake?
September 19, 1985.
What was the biggest earthquake in Mexico?
The biggest earthquake reported in Mexico was the Mexico City Earthquake in 1985. It had a magnitude of 8.5, and caused about 10,000 deaths.
