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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded near Atoyac de Álvarez in Guerrero
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Atoyac de Álvarez in Mexico's Guerrero state on Friday at 18:02.
The preliminary reading placed its epicentre 28 kilometres south of the city, at a depth of 14.6 kilometres.
The National Seismological Service said the figures are preliminary and may be revised.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
Mexico experiences earthquakes daily, although most are small and go unnoticed, and earthquakes cannot currently be predicted.
Residents should follow official updates, check for damage after the shaking and be alert for possible aftershocks.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded with its epicenter in Atoyac de Álvarez, Guerrero.
The quake occurred at 18:02 on Friday, according to preliminary information from Mexico’s National Seismological Service.
Its epicenter was 28 km south of the city, at a depth of 14.6 km.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
The seismic data were preliminary and could be updated by authorities.
- Who
- Residents of Guerrero experienced the earthquake; the National Seismological Service provided preliminary information.
- What
- A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- Friday at 18:02. The article does not state the local date.
- Where
- Its epicenter was in Atoyac de Álvarez, 28 km south of the city.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 4.0
- Epicenter
- Atoyac de Álvarez, Guerrero
- Time
- 18:02 on Friday
- Distance
- 28 km south of the city
- Depth
- 14.6 km