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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake recorded near Salina Cruz in Oaxaca
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near Salina Cruz in the Mexican state of Oaxaca on Saturday at 5:29 p.m.
The epicentre was reported 78 kilometres southeast of Salina Cruz, at a depth of 16.1 kilometres.
The National Seismological Service said the figures were preliminary and could be revised.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
Mexico experiences earthquakes frequently because it lies in a tectonically active region, though most are too small to be felt.
Earthquakes cannot currently be predicted, so officials advise people to prepare and follow updates from official channels.
Residents are advised to check buildings for damage, watch for aftershocks and avoid using flames until they have ruled out a gas leak.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near Salina Cruz in Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday.
The tremor occurred at 17:29 local time, according to preliminary information from Mexico’s National Seismological Service.
Its epicenter was reported 78 km southeast of Salina Cruz, at a depth of 16.1 km.
Authorities had not reported any damage caused by the earthquake at the time of publication.
The service said the preliminary earthquake information could be updated.
- Who
- Residents of Oaxaca experienced the tremor; authorities had not reported damage.
- What
- A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- Saturday at 17:29. The article was published on 2026-10-18.
- Where
- 78 km southeast of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 78 km southeast of Salina Cruz.
Authorities had not reported any damage, and the earthquake data remained preliminary.
- Magnitude
- 4.1
- Epicenter distance
- 78 km southeast of Salina Cruz
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Time
- Saturday at 17:29
- Coordinates
- 15.582° latitude, -94.814° longitude