5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Chiautla de Tapia, Mexico

No immediate reports of damage or injuries in Mexico City, as residents evacuate buildings following the activation of the earthquake alarm system.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Mexico on Thursday afternoon at 2:03 pm at a depth of 44.4 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake occurred 10 km North-northeast of Chiautla de Tapia, Mexico.
There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries in Mexico City, according to the city's Mayor, Martí Batres.
The earthquake alarm system in Mexico City was triggered, causing people to evacuate apartment and office buildings across the city.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been in contact with officials regarding the potential damages caused by the earthquake.