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A 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurs northwest of Tloloapan, Mexico

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  • August-27-2024 PM 6:15 Tuesday GMT+8
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On August 26 local time, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 20 kilometers northwest of Tloloapan in the state of Guerrero in southern Mexico. The focal depth is about 46.2 kilometers.

The National Seismic Monitoring Service of Mexico released this information. After this earthquake occurred, Mexico's earthquake early warning system was not activated. As of now, there are no reports of casualties or property losses.

Mexico is located in the east of the Pacific Rim seismic belt and at the intersection of multiple plates such as the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Caribbean. It is one of the major earthquake-prone areas in the world. The crustal movement in this area is active and earthquakes occur frequently. Although this 4.4-magnitude earthquake is relatively not very strong in intensity, it has also attracted the attention and attention of local relevant departments. They will continue to monitor the situation in this area to ensure the safety of people's lives and property. After experiencing the earthquake, local people also remain vigilant and are always ready to deal with possible follow-up situations.