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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Chiapas near Arriaga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Arriaga in the Mexican state of Chiapas at 6:01 a.m.
on Tuesday.
The preliminary reading put its depth at about 123 kilometres, though the location details may be updated.
Residents felt the shaking, including in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, according to local reports.
Authorities said there were no reported effects or damage and began checking the area with state and municipal teams.
No tsunami alert was issued for the coast, although small changes in sea level and local currents were possible.
Officials urged people to stay calm and follow updates through official channels.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Arriaga in Chiapas, Mexico, at 6:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27.
The preliminary epicentre was 30 kilometres north of Arriaga, at a depth of 123.2 kilometres.
Authorities said the earthquake was felt by residents but caused no reported effects or damage.
Emergency officials said they were in contact with state and municipal units to assess the area.
No tsunami alert was issued, though small sea-level variations and local currents were possible along nearby coasts.
- Who
- Residents of Chiapas felt the earthquake. Authorities assessed the area.
- What
- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Arriaga.
- When
- 6:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Where
- About 30 kilometres north of Arriaga, Chiapas, at a depth of 123.2 kilometres.
- Why
- Not stated
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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Arriaga, Chiapas.
The national civil protection agency said it was in contact with state and municipal units to assess the area.
The agency reported that the earthquake was felt but caused no effects or damage.
- Magnitude
- 4.6
- Time
- 6:01 a.m., October 27, 2026
- Epicentre
- 30 km north of Arriaga, Chiapas
- Depth
- 123.2 km
- Damage
- No effects or damage reported
- Tsunami alert
- None issued
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🚨 #Sismo Preliminar: Magnitud 5.1 a 22 km al oeste de Arriaga, Chiapas. A partir de este evento, mantenemos comunicación con las unidades estatales y municipales de Protección Civil para realizar una evaluación preliminar de la zona.