Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Triggers Alarms in Capital
3/15/2025 11:00:00 AM
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca on Friday evening, Mexican authorities and the United States Geological Survey said.
The quake hit near the town of San Miguel Achiutla at a depth of 64 km (40 miles), the USGS said.
The earthquake triggered Mexico City's seismic alarm, sending residents briefly into the streets.
The quake hit near the town of San Miguel Achiutla at a depth of 64 km (40 miles), the USGS said.
The earthquake triggered Mexico City's seismic alarm, sending residents briefly into the streets.