A 4.0-magnitude quake struck near Crucecita, Oaxaca, on May 12. Residents felt strong tremors; seismic service reports no significant damage or injuries. At 9:04 a.m. local time on Monday, May 12, 2025, a moderate magnitude-4.0 earthquake struck 19.4 km northwest of Crucecita, in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. The Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) recorded the event at a depth of 49.3 km, noting that it was part of ongoing tectonic activity along the regional subduction zone. Residents across the Costa region—from Salina Cruz to Huatulco—reported feeling strong but brief jolts. In Crucecita itself, chairs slid across tiled floors and...
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