USGS: 5.3 earthquake hits southern Mexico near capital, Pacific

Moderate earthquake shakes southern Mexico

MEXICO CITY — A moderate earthquake has struck in a mountainous region of southern Mexico between the capital and the Pacific Ocean.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the Saturday morning quake had a magnitude of 5.3 and was centered 5 miles (10 kilometers) from the city of Arcelia, in the coastal state of Guerrero.

It was also felt 105 miles (170 kilometers) away in Mexico City.

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.