Monday, April 22

USGS: Mexican Coast Hit by Earthquake

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hit central Mexico near the Pacific Coast on Sunday night.

The quake struck some miles southwest of Lazaro Cardenas in Michoacan state, more than 200 miles from Mexico City around 8:16pm. It was 46 miles deep and considered moderate, as reported by USGS.

A witness reported that residents in the capital briefly ran outdoors during the earthquake, as they could feel the tremors; while some neighborhoods in the area lost power, according to a preliminary report released by the federal electrical commission.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damages to properties. People in the capital have returned to their normal lives since the tremors stopped.



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