MEXICO CITY — A significant earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit southwestern Mexico early on Sunday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. Fortunately, the tremor resulted in no major damages or injuries.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 21 kilometers (13 miles) southeast of Aquila, positioned at the border of Colima and Michoacán states, with a depth recorded at 34 kilometers (21 miles). In a statement on the social media platform X, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that the incident triggered emergency response teams to review their procedures. She added, “There are no new developments,” indicating no immediate concerns following the quake.

Mexico’s Social Security Institute indicated that there were no reports of damage or injuries in Mexico City, which is about 600 kilometers (372 miles) east of the quake’s center, close to the mountainous region around Coalcomán in Michoacán.

Social media users from Coalcomán and Uruapan, the second largest city in Michoacán, shared videos taken at around 2:32 a.m. local time, displaying buildings that swayed and cars that shook during the quake. Many residents reported rushing into the streets to wait for the tremors to subside.

According to Mexico’s national seismological service, there were 329 aftershocks recorded as of 9 a.m. local time on Sunday, with a revised magnitude of 6.1. It is common for initial measurements to differ as further analysis is conducted.

Given its geographical location near tectonic plate boundaries, Mexico experiences frequent seismic activity. Over the last four decades, the country has experienced at least seven earthquakes measuring 7.0 or above, which have resulted in approximately 10,000 fatalities, with the majority occurring during the catastrophic 8.0 quake in 1985.