Early in the morning of March 28, the southern part of the country was shaken by relatively strong seismic activity on the Pacific coast. At approximately 6:29 a.m., a magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded with its epicenter 63 kilometers southwest of Ometepec, Guerrero. Just seconds later, a magnitude 4.7 quake occurred with an epicenter 83 kilometers southwest of Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca. At 6:57 a.m., another magnitude 5.2 earthquake originated 79 kilometers from Pinotepa Nacional. At 9:02 a.m., a third magnitude 5.2 quake struck 71 kilometers from Pinotepa Nacional. According to the National Seismological Service (SSN), the hypocenters for the last two quakes were at depths of 5.8 and 12 kilometers, respectively. The National Civil Protection Authority ruled out the possibility of a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean. Authorities in Guerrero and Oaxaca did not issue any bulletins on damage caused by the early morning tremors. The Governor of Guerrero, Evelyn Salgado, issued recommendations on social media following the quakes but did not report any damage. The National Civil Protection Authority stated it is in communication with state and municipal civil protection units to conduct a preliminary assessment of the area. The reason for this seismic activity is the location of the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero within the so-called 'Ring of Fire'.
Series of Earthquakes Shakes Mexican Coast
Early on March 28, southern Mexico was hit by a series of strong earthquakes on the Pacific coast. The strongest quake reached magnitude 5.2. Authorities ruled out a tsunami threat and reported no significant damage.
