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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake recorded off Chiapas
Mexico’s National Seismological Service reported a preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Chiapas on October 29.
It occurred at 9:44 p.m., about 177 kilometres southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Authorities have not reported damage so far.
The figures are preliminary and may be updated by authorities.
Mexico experiences many earthquakes because of its earthquake-prone tectonic setting, though most are too small to be felt.
The service says earthquakes cannot be predicted, and authorities advise people to follow official updates and stay prepared.
The National Seismological Service reported a preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake off Chiapas.
The earthquake occurred at 21:44 Central time on October 29.
Its epicentre was 177 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the report.
The reported figures may be updated by authorities.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- What
- A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- October 29 at 21:44 Central time.
- Where
- 177 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo, Chiapas, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 4.1
- Event time
- October 29 at 21:44 Central time
- Distance from Cd Hidalgo
- 177 kilometres southwest
- Depth
- 10 kilometres
- Coordinates
- 13.862° latitude, -93.566° longitude
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