2003 Colima earthquake
| Terremoto de Colima de 2003 | |
| UTC time | 2003-01-22 02:06:34 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 6541364 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | January 21, 2003 |
| Local time | 20:06:34 CST UTC-5 |
| Duration | 20 seconds |
| Magnitude | Mw 7.5 |
| Depth | 23.9 km (15 mi) |
| Epicenter | 18°46′12″N 104°06′14″W / 18.770°N 104.104°W |
| Fault | Middle America Trench |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Pacific Coast of Mexico |
| Total damage | US$119 million (equivalent to $203.4 million in 2024) |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.045 g |
| Tsunami | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Aftershocks | 33+ recorded Mwc 5.9 on 22 January at 14:41 CST |
| Casualties | 29 fatalities, 1,073 injuries |
An earthquake struck the Pacific Coast of Mexico on 21 January 2003 with a moment magnitude of 7.5. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The epicenter was located on the Pacific coast near the Mexican state of Colima. The earthquake killed 29 people, injured 1,073 others and damaged over 43,300 homes across five states, with minor damage also occurring in Mexico City. The earthquake was felt as far away as the states of Texas and Louisiana.