Earthquake hits Mexico's Pacific coast

MEXICO CITY. March 26. KAZINFORM A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's Pacific coast in the southern state of Oaxaca Tuesday morning, near the city of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The quake hit at 7:04 a.m. (9:04 a.m ET), about 11 miles west-southwest of the city.

It happened at a relatively shallow depth of 4.7 miles, USGS said.

A second quake, registering a magnitude of 5.1, struck nearby a few minutes later, USGS reported.

The governor of Oaxaca, Gabino Cue, said a post-earthquake alert was activated, but said there were no injuries.

"As of now, we have no reports of damage," he added.

Source: CNN