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5.9-Magnitude Quake Shakes Tlacolula, Oaxaca; Minimal Damage Confirmed

Authorities carried out aerial and ground inspections after the magnitude upgrade, with ongoing monitoring for potential aftershocks.

Overview

  • The Servicio Sismológico Nacional initially reported the quake as magnitude 5.6 at 11:58 a.m. before adjusting it to 5.9 following technical review.
  • Seismic waves originated 13 kilometers east of Tlacolula at a depth of 74 kilometers.
  • Strong shaking was felt in Oaxaca, with lighter tremors reported in Chiapas, Morelos, Mexico City, Puebla and Veracruz.
  • The CDMX seismic alert did not activate because early energy estimates did not exceed preset SASMEX thresholds.
  • Emergency protocols were triggered, inspections found no major damage, one person was injured by falling debris and no tsunami risk was identified.