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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake recorded near Las Guacamayas in Michoacán
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near Las Guacamayas in the Mexican state of Michoacán early on Nov.
8.
The National Seismological Service said it happened at 5:18 a.m., about 50 km northeast of the municipality, at a depth of 62.5 km.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
The earthquake details are preliminary and may be revised by authorities.
Mexico experiences earthquakes frequently because of its tectonic setting, though most are weak and go unnoticed.
The service says earthquakes cannot be predicted, so residents should follow official updates and stay alert for aftershocks.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near Las Guacamayas in Michoacán on November 8, according to Mexico’s National Seismological Service.
The preliminary report said it occurred at 05:18 local time, 50 kilometres northeast of the municipality.
The earthquake had a reported depth of 62.5 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
The service said the preliminary earthquake data could be updated.
- Who
- Mexico’s National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- November 8 at 05:18 local time.
- Where
- 50 kilometres northeast of Las Guacamayas, Michoacán.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The earthquake occurred, according to preliminary information.
The National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- Magnitude
- 4.1
- Time
- 05:18 local time
- Date
- November 8
- Distance
- 50 kilometres northeast of Las Guacamayas
- Depth
- 62.5 kilometres
- Coordinates
- 18.327° latitude, -101.869° longitude
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