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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded near Salina Cruz in Oaxaca
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded near Salina Cruz in the Mexican state of Oaxaca on October 21.
The National Seismological Service said it struck at 5:12 p.m., about 110 kilometres southeast of the city, at a depth of 16.1 kilometres.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
The reported measurements are preliminary and may be revised.
Earthquakes are common in Mexico, where many daily tremors are too weak to be felt.
The national seismic alert does not sound for every tremor; its sensors warn covered cities when they detect a strong earthquake.
Officials may update the earthquake information, so residents are advised to follow official channels and stay alert for possible aftershocks.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded near Salina Cruz in Oaxaca, Mexico, the National Seismological Service said.
It occurred at 17:12 on October 21, about 110 kilometres southeast of the city of Salina Cruz.
The preliminary report gave the earthquake a depth of 16.1 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the report.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- October 21, at 17:12.
- Where
- About 110 kilometres southeast of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
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The earthquake occurred about 110 kilometres southeast of Salina Cruz.
Infobae published its report on the earthquake.
- Magnitude
- 4.0
- Location
- About 110 km southeast of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca
- Time
- 17:12 on October 21
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Coordinates
- 15.376° latitude, -94.591° longitude
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