Shallow 6.0 earthquake hits off the coast of Mexico

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by Mexico’s SSN as M6.0 hit off the coast of Mexico at 12:51 UTC on April 27, 2016. The agency is reporting a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 60 km (37.3 miles) while the USGS reports M5.8 at a depth of 35 km (21.7 miles).
According to the USGS, the epicenter was located 61 km (37.9 miles) WSW of Puerto Madero, 80 km (49.7 miles) W of Suchiate, 82 km (51 miles) WSW of Tapachula, 83 km (51.6 miles) SW of Huixtla, Mexico and 264 km (164 miles) W of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
There are 886 040 people living within 100 km (62 miles).
USGS issued a green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction.
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and fires that might have contributed to losses.