Mexico: A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs west of Jalisco State at around 17:49 Oct. 15

A magnitude 5.2 offshore earthquake occurred west of Jalisco state, Mexico, at around 17:49 Oct. 15. The epicenter was about 210 km (130 miles) southwest of Jose Maria Morelos. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in far western Jalisco and far western Colima states. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties due to the earthquake; however, significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.