SAN MELCHOR BETAZA, Oax. — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.8 magnitude quake occurred close to San Melchor Betaza on Saturday around midday.

At 17:58 UTC (11:58 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 67 km, with its epicenter roughly 3 km west-southwest of San Melchor Betaza.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 62 online responses from individuals reporting that they experienced the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking has been registered and people reported experiencing the earthquake in several cities, including Naucalpan, Mexico City, Puebla and Xonatepec according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake 49 km northwest of this event struck UK on August 28, 1973 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,289,000 at intensity VI and 847,000 at intensity VII, resulting in a reported 600 fatalities.

Past week’s quake

Last week, there was one earthquake of magnitude 4.1 centered in the region, which was recorded close to San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán four days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey