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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake reported off Chiapas
Mexico’s National Seismological Service reported a preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake off the coast of Chiapas.
It occurred at 06:59 Central time on October 31, 131 km southwest of Cd Hidalgo, at a depth of 4.4 km.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
Mexico experiences frequent earthquakes because of its tectonic setting, though most are low in magnitude.
The seismic service said the reported details are preliminary and may be updated by authorities.
People should follow official channels for any updates or safety measures.
The National Seismological Service reported a preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Chiapas.
The earthquake occurred at 06:59 on October 31, 131 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo.
Its reported depth was 4.4 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- What
- A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- October 31 at 06:59 Central time.
- Where
- 131 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo, Chiapas.
- Why
- Not stated
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The earthquake occurred, according to preliminary information.
Infobae published its report on the earthquake.
- Magnitude
- 4.0
- Reported time
- October 31 at 06:59 Central time
- Distance and direction
- 131 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo
- Depth
- 4.4 kilometres
- Coordinates
- 14.19 degrees latitude, -93.263 degrees longitude
What people are saying
Earthquakes cannot be predicted.