Preliminary Magnitude 6 Earthquake Shakes Areas of Mexico
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A preliminary magnitude 6 earthquake struck near Oaxaca, Mexico, on Monday morning, with tremors felt in several southern cities, including Mexico City, where the seismic alert was activated. The National Seismological Service initially reported the quake at magnitude 6 but later downgraded it to 5.6, while the U.S. Geological Survey classified it as 5.7. The epicenter was located 24 kilometers west of Pinotepa Nacional at 9:19 a.m. local time. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated there were no reported damages or casualties. Authorities are coordinating with local civil protection units for a preliminary assessment of the area.
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