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5.7 Magnitude earthquake hits Mexico

Published: 21 May 2017 - 10:15 am | Last Updated: 13 Nov 2021 - 09:59 pm
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QNA

Mexico City: An earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck southwestern Mexico on Saturday. 

The epicenter of the quake was around 52 kilometers (33 miles) northwest of Cintalapa in the state of Chiapas, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake was registered at a depth of 143 kilometers, the USGS noted in a statement.

The statement said that there were no immediate reports of damage.