Mexico: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near Guerrero April 29

Event

A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred near the coast of Guerrero at around 05:02 April 29. The epicenter was about 46 km (29 miles) south-southwest of Los Achotes, and 226 km (140 miles) west of Chilpancingo. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout most of Guerrero and Michoacan states. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days. No tsunami warnings have been issued.

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.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in areas where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity.