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M6.6 quake hits off western Mexico, no tsunami expected M6.6 quake hits off Mexico; no damage or injuries reported
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MEXICO CITY — Authorities say a strong earthquake has struck well off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami is expected. MEXICO CITY — A strong earthquake struck well off the Pacific coast of western Mexico on Thursday, but authorities said there were no reports of injuries or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey says Thursday’s quake had a magnitude of 6.6 and was centered about 134 miles (215 kilometers) southwest of the town of Tomatlan, in Jalisco state. It struck beneath the ocean floor at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 6.6 and was centered about 134 miles (215 kilometers) southwest of the town of Tomatlan, in Jalisco state. It struck beneath the ocean floor at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers).
Jalisco’s Civil Protection agency said via Twitter that it was monitoring the state’s 125 municipalities to rule out any damage. Jalisco’s Civil Protection agency said via Twitter that the temblor was felt in several municipalities, but it had no reports of any people being hurt or damaged buildings.
The U.S. National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake was not forecast to cause a tsunami.The U.S. National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake was not forecast to cause a tsunami.
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