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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake recorded in Chiapas
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Huixtla in Mexico’s Chiapas state on Sunday at 9:26 a.m.
The National Seismological Service said the quake was 11 kilometres deep, and its initial information put the epicentre in Huixtla.
No damage had been reported by authorities at the time of the update.
Mexico experiences dozens of earthquakes a day, most of them too weak for people to feel, and earthquakes cannot be predicted with current methods or technology.
The seismological service said the quake’s preliminary details may be updated later.
People are advised to follow official updates, check buildings for damage and stay alert for possible aftershocks.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded in Chiapas, with its epicentre in Huixtla.
The earthquake occurred at 09:26 on Sunday, according to preliminary information from Mexico’s National Seismological Service.
It was reported 115 kilometres southwest of Huixtla, at a depth of 11 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
The service said the preliminary earthquake data could be updated.
- Who
- Residents of Chiapas experienced the earthquake; the National Seismological Service provided preliminary information.
- What
- A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- Sunday at 09:26; the article does not state the calendar date of the earthquake.
- Where
- Its epicentre was in Huixtla, Chiapas, 115 kilometres southwest of the city.
- Why
- Not stated
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The magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded, with its epicentre in Huixtla.
Authorities had not reported any damage, and the preliminary data remained subject to updates.
- Magnitude
- 4.1
- Epicentre
- Huixtla, Chiapas
- Distance
- 115 km southwest of Huixtla
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Time
- 09:26 on Sunday