5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Mexico

Revillagigedo Islands: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Revillagigedo Islands region off the coast of Mexico.

According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred 108 kilometers northwest of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at a depth of 10 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the earthquake.

In a related context, historical data shows that Mexico has experienced significant seismic activity in the past. In September 2017, a powerful earthquake shook Mexico City and the neighboring states of Morelos and Puebla, tragically resulting in 370 deaths.