Mexico Hit by Magnitude 8 Quake Near Tres Picos

An earthquake of magnitude 8 occurred off the coast of Mexico, leading to a tsunami warning. The Mexican Peso initially lost value due to the quake news, which intensified after the tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed tsunami waves following the quake near Tres Picos, Mexico. Observations included waves over 3 meters and multiple aftershocks, with reports from Bloomberg.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Mexico?

• 7.5

• 8.0

• 8.5

• 6.8

How did the Mexican Peso react initially to the news of the earthquake?

• It lost some of its gains

• It remained stable

• It was unaffected

• It gained value

What was the height of the tsunami waves triggered by the earthquake near Tres Picos?

• Over 3 meters

• 1 meter

• 5 meters

• 2 meters

Which organization confirmed the observation of tsunami waves after the Mexican quake?

• World Meteorological Organization

• Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

• United Nations

• International Seismological Centre

What was the magnitude of one of the aftershocks following the main earthquake?

• 4.5

• 5.0

• 5.75

• 6.0