5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Oaxaca, Mexico; no injuries reported
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A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Mexican state of Oaxaca on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed, with no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
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The USGS confirmed the magnitude and depth of the tremor as authorities began assessing conditions. ABC7 Los Angeles reported the story as still developing, with additional details expected.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Mexican state of Oaxaca on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed, with no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
The USGS confirmed the magnitude and depth of the tremor as authorities began assessing conditions. ABC7 Los Angeles reported the story as still developing, with additional details expected.
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at approximately 10:20 a.m. local time Monday. The epicenter was located about 1 mile southeast of Zocoteaca de León, in southern Oaxaca state.
The quake struck at a depth of nearly 14 miles, the USGS said. Oaxaca is a state in southern Mexico.
No injuries or structural damage were immediately confirmed in the area surrounding the epicenter, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. No emergency declarations had been reported as of the outlet's initial coverage.
ABC7 Los Angeles characterized the story as continuing to develop, indicating further details on ground conditions were expected in the hours following the initial report.
ABC7 Los Angeles said additional details on the quake's impact would be published as they became available.
This article was written by OC LifeHub staff with AI assistance, based on reporting by ABC7 Los Angeles, and fact-checked against the source.
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