On Friday evening, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca, as reported by Mexican authorities and the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake struck near the town of San Miguel Achiutla at a depth of 64 km (40 miles), confirmed by the USGS.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that no damage had been reported, while the governor of Oaxaca mentioned in a post that emergency protocols had been activated. The earthquake set off Mexico City's seismic alarm, prompting residents to briefly evacuate to the streets.