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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Mexico

Mexico city: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off Mexico's southern Pacific coast early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) west-southwest of Brisas Barra de Suchiate in the southern state of Chiapas and occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers (21.7 miles).

According to Anadolu Agency, Mexican authorities reported no immediate casualties, injuries, or damage following the earthquake. The USGS issued a green alert under its PAGER system, indicating that significant fatalities or economic losses are unlikely due to the quake.