Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake hits Mexico’s Oaxaca Region

Context: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mexico’s Oaxaca region, causing tremors in Mexico City, but no major damage or injuries were reported.

Mexico’s Oaxaca Region

• Location: Oaxaca is a southern state in Mexico, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the south, and the states of Puebla, Veracruz, Chiapas, and Guerrero.
• Capital: Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez.
• Geography: It is a mountainous region with rugged terrain, part of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.

• Indigenous Population: Oaxaca has one of the largest indigenous populations in Mexico, including Zapotecs and Mixtecs.
• Culture: Known for its rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, textiles, cuisine (like mole), and colorful festivals such as Guelaguetza.
• Archaeology: Home to ancient sites like Monte Albán and Mitla, key centres of Zapotec and Mixtec civilisations.
• Biodiversity: One of the most biologically diverse states in Mexico, with varied ecosystems from beaches to mountains.
• Seismic Activity: Located in an earthquake-prone zone due to its position near the Cocos and North American tectonic plates.
• Tourism: Popular for its colonial architecture, beaches like Puerto Escondido, and eco-tourism.
• Economy: Based on agriculture, tourism, artisanal crafts, and small-scale industries.

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