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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake recorded off Chiapas coast
The National Seismological Service recorded a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Mexico on October 16, 2026.
Its epicentre was 156 kilometres southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas.
The quake occurred at 7:03 p.m.
and was 10 kilometres deep.
The service continues to monitor seismic activity across Mexico.
The report gives no information about damage or injuries from this quake.
It advises people to follow official updates and be prepared, including by identifying safer places indoors and keeping emergency supplies.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Chiapas on October 16, 2026.
The epicenter was 156 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo.
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The National Seismological Service reported the event at 19:03.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service recorded the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- October 16, 2026, at 19:03.
- Where
- 156 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 4.8
- Date and time
- October 16, 2026, 19:03
- Epicenter
- 156 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas
- Depth
- 10 kilometers
- Coordinates
- 14.06 latitude, -93.45 longitude