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Mexico records several earthquakes, including two off Chiapas
Mexico’s National Seismological Service recorded several earthquakes on Nov.
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The strongest listed was a magnitude 4.3 quake 68 kilometres southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, at a depth of 11.5 kilometres.
Another quake of magnitude 4.2 struck the same general area later in the day, according to the listed times.
The events occurred in a country located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where movement among tectonic plates causes frequent seismic activity.
The listings give locations, magnitudes and depths, but do not report damage or injuries.
The service’s live updates provide information on additional recorded earthquakes, and the listing gives no further forecast or response plans.
Mexico’s National Seismological Service recorded several earthquakes on November 1, 2026, including two southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo in Chiapas.
The two quakes near Ciudad Hidalgo had magnitudes of 4.3 and 4.2.
Another magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 21 km west of Tapachula, Chiapas.
The reported earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 3.2 to 4.3.
- Who
- Mexico’s National Seismological Service recorded the earthquakes.
- What
- Several earthquakes were reported, including two southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- In Mexico, including locations in Chiapas, Oaxaca, San Luis Potosí and Guerrero.
- Why
- Not stated
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 26 km south of Atoyac de Álvarez, Guerrero.
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded 29 km north of Cerritos, San Luis Potosí.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 21 km west of Tapachula, Chiapas.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 68 km southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 143 km southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas.
- Largest reported magnitude
- 4.3
- Other earthquake near Ciudad Hidalgo
- Magnitude 4.2, 143 km southwest
- Earthquake near Tapachula
- Magnitude 4.0, 21 km west
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Depth of magnitude 4.3 quake
- 11.5 km