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In-Depth Examination of the Seismic Incident in Southern Mexico

ON the night of Friday, a seismic occur- region. from the seismic activity.
rence measuring 5.9 in magnitude In the neighboring state of Veracruz, It is worth noting that seismic alarms in
shook the southern regions of Mexico, the civil defense agency reported that Mexico City were activated, prompting
causing alarm systems to be triggered the earthquake’s effects were percep- residents to evacuate their homes and

as far away as Mexico City. Fortunately, tible in certain areas. Nevertheless, seek refuge in the streets. However, in
there have been no immediate reports there have been no initial reports most areas, the earthquake’s intensity
of damage resulting from this event. regarding damage or injuries resulting was not significantly felt.
As reported by the U.S. Geological

Survey, the earthquake took place
shortly after 11 p.m. local time, near
the town of Matias Romero, located
in the southern state of Oaxaca. The

earthquake’s epicenter was situated at
a depth of 67 miles (108 kilometers).

Oaxaca’s civil defense agency swiftly

initiated monitoring protocols to assess
any damage that may have occurred
due to the earthquake. It is important
to note that the capital of Oaxaca expe-

rienced significant tremors. During
the seismic event, a musical perfor-
mance at a crowded amphitheater was
briefly halted, and the performers were

promptly evacuated from the stage. It
is noteworthy, however, that the audi-
ence remained composed.

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz of Oaxaca
employed the social media platform X
to call for calm among the population.
He also conveyed that state authorities

were diligently evaluating the potential
impacts of the earthquake across the