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Magnitude 5.6 Tremor Shakes Southern Mexico, Alarms Ring in Capital
4 May
Summary
- Magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck southern Mexico on Monday morning.
- No fatalities or damages were initially reported by authorities.
- Earthquake alarms sounded in Mexico City, prompting building evacuations.
On Monday morning, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake was registered in southern Mexico, according to the National Seismological Institute. The epicenter was located 24 kilometers northwest of Pinotepa Nacional in the state of Oaxaca, at a depth of 9 kilometers.
In response to the tremor, earthquake alarms activated in Mexico City, leading to the evacuation of people from numerous buildings. President Claudia Sheinbaum reported via social media that there were no initial accounts of casualties or property damage.
Oaxaca's governor, Salomon Jara, stated that local authorities were evaluating potential damages and encouraged citizens to maintain a calm demeanor. The situation was being closely monitored by officials.
As of Monday morning, authorities confirmed no initial fatalities or damages stemming from the earthquake. The focus remained on assessing the full extent of any potential impact.
