Map: 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Rancho Viejo, Mexico, at 7:58 a.m. Central time on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
- The quake occurred approximately 2 miles northwest of Rancho Viejo, with no immediate reports of deaths or widespread damage.
- Seismologists are reviewing data and may revise the earthquake's magnitude and update the shake-severity map as more information becomes available.
- Aftershocks, which can be as strong or stronger than the initial quake, may continue to affect the region for days, weeks, or even years.
