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Mexico: earthquake reported in CDMX of magnitude 7.5 degrees

2020-06-24T21:51:34.735Z


The epicenter was 12 kilometers southeast of Crucecita, Oaxaca. Seismic alert activated.


06/23/2020 - 12:58

  • Clarín.com
  • international
  • Mexico

According to the National Seismological Service (SSN), a 7.5 magnitude earthquake was registered at the National Autonomous University of Mexico . The epicenter was 12 kilometers southeast of Crucecita, Oaxaca.   

The head of local government, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on her Twitter account that the protocols were activated. It was strongly perceived in the states of Chiapas, Puebla, Guerrero, Morelos, Estado de México and CDMX.

People took to the streets before the activation of the Seismic Alert; So far, no structural damage or injuries have been reported due to the significant seismic movement. However, there is a strong operation in Mexico City. 

Many people registered nervous breakdowns, there are reports of people passed out from the shock caused by the movement that felt very strong.

EARTHQUAKE Magnitude 7.5 Loc 23 km SOUTH OF CRUCECITA, OAX 06/23/20 10:29:02 Lat 15.57 Lon -96.09 Pf 5 km pic.twitter.com/8uuY2um91w

- National Seismological (@SismologicoMX) June 23, 2020

# CDMX earthquake pic.twitter.com/vT7mXeIb2C

- Roberto Carlos Mtz. (@ rcarlos3r) June 23, 2020

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed that the earthquake was felt with intensity, but that no major material damage was reported. He did it through his Twitter account. 

Through his Twitter account the President of the Republic, AMLO confirms that no damage is reported after the earthquake registered a few minutes ago in Oaxaca, with whose state he has not yet been able to establish communication. pic.twitter.com/9sJrPCkiu3

- Hot Line (@linea_caliente) June 23, 2020

Users of social networks also shared videos of the moment of fright. 

According to SkyAlert, the earthquake was felt in CDMX, Morelos, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Puebla, Guerrero and the State of Mexico. The preliminary magnitude was 7.1. Minutes later, the National Seismological Service reported that the magnitude was 7.5pic.twitter.com/IoEHpFbCsC

- RodrigoSaavedra (@Ro_SaavedraM) June 23, 2020

Myriam Urzúa Villegas, CDMX's Secretary for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection, gives details about the earthquake that struck the city a few minutes ago. # ExpresoDeLaMañana pic.twitter.com/3o8JqxK3nH

- Foro_TV (@Foro_TV) June 23, 2020

NOW | M7.7 ° earthquake shakes areas of Oaxaca, #Mexico. (06/23/2020). #Earthquake #Temblor #Earthquake Bosques de las Lomas #CDMX #zabedrosky

By: Panistasxmx ✓. pic.twitter.com/FAScpdB4Yg

- ⚠David de Zabedrosky🌎 (@deZabedrosky) June 23, 2020

I hope that everyone is well and that there are no losses to regret. Strong earthquake; it was felt in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Puebla, Guerrero, Morelos, Edomex and CDMX. Preliminary magnitude: 7.1. pic.twitter.com/EOuMBryUSb

- Ricardo Monreal A. (@RicardoMonrealA) June 23, 2020

Source: clarin

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