M5.8 earthquake near Tapachula, Chiapas
721 d ago · 25 Oct 2024, 14:46 UTC 69 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
What happened
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 69 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on 25 Oct 2024, 14:46 UTC at a depth of 17 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Tapachula, about 102 km away in Chiapas, Mexico.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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