5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Oaxaca; Civil Protection rules out damage

It was recorded this Thursday followingnoon of a earthquake from magnitude 5.0 south of Salinas Cruz, state Oaxaca.

According to information from National Seismological Service (SSN) on social networks, the telluric movement was recorded at 1:09 p.m. 90 kilometers from Salina Cruz, Oaxaca.

EARTHQUAKE Magnitude 5.0 Loc 90 km SOUTH of SALINA CRUZ, OAX 01/20/22 13:09:07 Lat 15.37 Lon -95.09 Pf 16 km pic.twitter.com/4CIZoPWQXF

– National Seismological (@SismologicoMX) January 20, 2022

So far, no damage has been reported from the incident, but the Oaxaca State Civil Protection Coordination maintains monitoring.

Authorities pointed out that this earthquake did not merit the activation of the seismic alert because the energy estimate in the first seconds did not exceed the pre-established levels.

#earthquake detected on 20-jan-22 at 13:09:36 hrs. NO SEISMIC ALERT WAS REQUIRED because the estimated energy in the first few seconds did not exceed the pre-established levels. Nearby Sensor: Coast of #Oaxaca 25 km southwest of #SalinaCruz #WeHaveEarthquake

— SASMEX Seismic Alert (@SASMEX) January 20, 2022

So far no authority has reported damage from this seismic movement.

With information from López-Dóriga Digital