Mexico Registers Magnitude 4.0 and 4.3 Earthquakes Before Dawn on December 24

Overview

• Mexico’s national seismic service reported a magnitude 4.0 quake at 01:55 with an epicenter west of Río Grande, Oaxaca at 16.038°, -97.546° and a depth of 17.3 km.
• A second event of magnitude 4.3 was logged at 04:00 with an epicenter southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas at 14.198°, -93.352° and a depth of 3.2 km.
• The Mexican Seismic Alert System evaluates distance and magnitude before issuing alerts, typically requiring around magnitude 5–6 depending on epicentral distance.
• The Servicio Sismológico Nacional continues real-time reporting through its website and official channels.
• Protección Civil guidance emphasizes staying calm, moving to safety zones, and keeping clear of windows and heavy furniture during shaking.