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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake reported off Oaxaca
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported near Río Grande in the Mexican state of Oaxaca on Friday night.
The preliminary reading put the epicenter 85 km southwest of the city, at a depth of 16.2 km.
The National Seismological Service said the quake occurred at 10:10 p.m.
local time.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
Mexico experiences many earthquakes because of its tectonic setting, though most are too small to be felt.
The reported figures are preliminary and may be revised by authorities; residents were advised to follow official updates and remain alert for possible aftershocks.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported in Oaxaca at 22:10 local time on Friday.
Its epicenter was identified as Río Grande, 85 kilometres southwest of the city, according to preliminary information.
The Servicio Sismológico Nacional reported a depth of 16.2 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
- Who
- Residents of Oaxaca experienced the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported.
- When
- Friday at 22:10 local time.
- Where
- Río Grande, 85 kilometres southwest of the city in Oaxaca.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 4.1
- Epicenter
- Río Grande
- Distance
- 85 kilometres southwest of the city
- Depth
- 16.2 kilometres
- Time
- 22:10 local time on Friday
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