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Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Recorded South of Pinotepa Nacional Overnight

Mexico City's seismic alert remained off because the tremor fell below SASMEX thresholds.

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Overview

  • The National Seismological Service logged the quake at 1:26 a.m. local time with an epicenter at 16.26°, -98.067° and a depth of 8 km in Oaxaca.
  • The event was preceded Sunday night by two tremors of magnitudes 4.0 and 4.2 in the same area, according to SSN.
  • SASMEX did not trigger sirens in the capital because the quake's magnitude and distance were below activation criteria.
  • Authorities reported no injuries or structural damage and continued routine monitoring of regional seismic activity.
  • Protección Civil reiterated guidance to stay calm, avoid windows and heavy furniture, and follow instructions from emergency brigades during shaking.