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Earthquake Strikes near Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck southern and central Mexico. The epicentre was near the town of Pinotepa de Don Luis. There is currently no information on casualties or damage.

Advice

Travellers in Mexico should be prepared for strong aftershocks which could occur in the next few days/weeks. Follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor the news for any updates. Bridges and roads may not be safe to travel on. At this time there is no tsunami warning issued.

References

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mexico-earthquake-latest-powerful-south-central-us-geological-survey-a8215011.html http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43093507?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/16/7-point-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-mexicos-southwest-usgs.html Last updated:2020-12-13T22:11:06.254165Z

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