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Magnitude 5.4 Quake Off Jalisco Prompts Checks, No Tsunami Risk

Authorities continue routine monitoring for aftershocks.

Overview

  • Mexico’s seismic service reported a magnitude 5.4 event at 08:24 local time, centered 223 km southwest of Cihuatlán at a depth of 13 km.
  • The Navy’s tsunami center, relayed by the national civil protection agency, ruled out a tsunami for the Pacific coast.
  • Jalisco’s civil protection unit logged the quake as magnitude 5.3 with an epicenter 156.9 km southwest of Punta Pérula.
  • State authorities reported no major damage, injuries, or service disruptions along the coastal region after initial inspections.
  • Officials urged residents to remain calm, follow official updates, and stay prepared as monitoring continues in case of replicas.