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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded near Atoyac de Álvarez, Guerrero
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Guerrero at 22:11 local time on Thursday.
Its epicenter was 27 km south of Atoyac de Álvarez, at a depth of 4.4 km, according to Mexico’s National Seismological Service.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of publication.
The seismic service said its figures were preliminary and could be updated.
Mexico experiences many earthquakes because of its tectonic setting, though most are low in magnitude and go unnoticed.
The seismic alert does not sound for every earthquake; it depends on sensors detecting a strong quake and whether the location is covered.
Residents are advised to follow official updates, check for damage and stay alert for possible aftershocks.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded near Atoyac de Álvarez in Guerrero, Mexico.
The preliminary report placed the epicentre 27 kilometres south of the city.
The quake occurred at 22:11 Central time on Thursday and had a reported depth of 4.4 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
The Servicio Sismológico Nacional said the information was preliminary and could be updated.
- Who
- Residents of Guerrero were affected by the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- Thursday at 22:11 Central time.
- Where
- 27 kilometres south of Atoyac de Álvarez, Guerrero, Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 4.0
- Epicentre
- 27 kilometres south of Atoyac de Álvarez
- Time
- 22:11 Central time on Thursday
- Depth
- 4.4 kilometres
- Reporting authority
- Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN)