5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico

Mexico City: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck southern Mexico on Saturday night (local time), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 10:40 pm, was located at depth of 97.2 kilometres, about 6 kilometres south of the town of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, the USGS said.

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There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to the property as a result of the quake. (ANI)

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