5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico's Chiapas state
18 August 2026 11:34   18 Aug 2026 11:53 Share

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The earthquake occurred 122 kilometers southwest of the city of Tapachula, which has a population of more than 200,000.

The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

No information on casualties or damage has been reported.



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