7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico

An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck south and central Mexico.

Post Published By: DN Bureau

Updated : 17 February 2018, 9:18 AM IST

Mexico City: An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck south and central Mexico on Friday.

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The earthquake was first measured as a 7.5-magnitude and later lowered to having a 7.2-magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake's epicenter was 33 miles northeast of Pinotepa, in Oaxaca State.

However, it's unclear if any damage or injuries were reported.

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The tremor comes five months after the country was rocked by an earthquake that killed 370 people. (ANI)