Monday’s 7.6 quake off Mexico’s Pacific coast prompted a capital earthquake warning

By Samantha Allen

Published: September 19, 2022 | 7:19 PM GMT

An earthquake warning went out in the capital on Monday after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Mexico’s central Pacific coast.

The U.S. Geological Survey, which first estimated the magnitude of the quake as 7.5, said there were no early reports of damage from the tremor that occurred at 1:05 p.m. local time.

It said that the epicenter of the earthquake was 9.4 miles deep and located 23 miles southeast of Aquila, close to the border between the states of Colima and Michoacan.

Less than an hour earlier, in a statewide earthquake simulation commemorating significant quakes that occurred on the same day in 1985 and 2017, seismic sirens began to sound.

There will be updates to this story as it develops.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.