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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded near Cd Hidalgo in Chiapas
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded in Chiapas, Mexico, on October 10 at 18:40.
The preliminary location was 74 kilometres southwest of the municipality of Cd Hidalgo, at a depth of 15.2 kilometres.
Authorities had not reported any damage.
The information is preliminary and may be updated.
Earthquakes are common in Mexico, though most reported each day are small and usually cannot be felt.
Authorities advise people to check for damage, watch for aftershocks and follow official updates.
Earthquakes cannot currently be predicted.
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported near Cd Hidalgo in Chiapas, Mexico.
The quake occurred at 18:40 on October 10, 74 kilometres southwest of the municipality.
It had a reported depth of 15.2 kilometres.
The National Seismological Service said the preliminary information could be updated.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the report.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- October 10 at 18:40.
- Where
- 74 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo, Chiapas, Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
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Earthquakes cannot be predicted
The earthquake occurred, according to preliminary information.
Infobae reported the earthquake and said authorities had not reported damage.
- Magnitude
- 4.0
- Location
- 74 kilometres southwest of Cd Hidalgo, Chiapas
- Depth
- 15.2 kilometres
- Reported time
- October 10 at 18:40
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