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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake recorded near Pinotepa Nacional in Oaxaca
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded near Pinotepa Nacional in the Mexican state of Oaxaca on Nov.
1.
The National Seismological Service said it occurred 21 km west of the town, at a depth of 21.3 km.
The reported details are preliminary and could be revised by authorities.
No damage had been reported at the time of the update.
Mexico experiences earthquakes every day, though most are too small to be felt, and earthquakes cannot currently be predicted.
The seismic alert system does not sound for every quake; whether it activates depends on factors including the quake’s strength and the system’s coverage.
Authorities may update the details, so residents are advised to follow official channels.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded near Pinotepa Nacional in Oaxaca, Mexico.
The quake occurred at 00:58 on November 1, according to preliminary official information.
It was located 21 km west of the city, at a depth of 21.3 km.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
The National Seismological Service said the preliminary data could be updated.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- 00:58 on November 1; the source does not state the time zone.
- Where
- 21 km west of Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The earthquake occurred 21 km west of Pinotepa Nacional.
Infobae published its report on the earthquake.
- Magnitude
- 4.4
- Location
- 21 km west of Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca
- Depth
- 21.3 km
- Time
- 00:58 on November 1
- Coordinates
- 16.363° latitude, -98.247° longitude