Quake in Oaxaca

This item appears on page 5 of the August 2020 issue.

An earthquake measuring 7.4 in magnitude occurred along the coast of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, on June 23, killing at least six people, all found in one house that collapsed in the city of Oaxaca. It was felt 435 miles away in Mexico City. More than 400 aftershocks were recorded, the strongest being 4.6 in magnitude.