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Magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits Mexico

Quake strikes southern Oaxaca state, says national disaster agency

Beyza Binnur Donmez  | 23.06.2020 - Update : 24.06.2020
Magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits Mexico

ANKARA

A magnitude-7.5 earthquake trembled Mexico's southern Oaxaca state Tuesday, according to the nation's disaster agency.

The Seismic Institute said the quake struck at 10.29 a.m. local time (1529GMT).

The National Civil Protection Coordination issued a tsunami warning after the earthquake and said "anomalous variations in sea level of up to 113 centimeters [4 feet] are expected over the tidal level.”

Authorities have yet to comment on damages.


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