Southern Mexico hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake

The earthquake was felt as far as Mexico City, according to witnesses, although there were no immediate reports of damages.

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit the southern Mexican state Oaxaca, close to Salina Cruz, on Thursday, the country’s National Seismological Center reported.

The earthquake was felt as far as Mexico City, according to witnesses, although there were no immediate reports of damages or casualties.

The United States Geological Survey put it at magnitude 5.3.

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