M 8.0 Guerrero-Michoacan, Mexico Earthquake
September 19, 1985
Additional images for this earthquake available on CD-ROM
PHOTO GALLERY
Damage to overhanging, concrete canopy at second floor and damage at vertical seismic joint to Hotel Intercontinental
Workmen removing debris on the west side of Nuevo Leon (foundation modifications may have contributed to the failure of the structure)
Damage to nine story, cast in place concrete parking structure with additional damage to adjacent building from pounding
The collapse of a number of buildings at the Hospital General required massive rescue operations