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Multiple Small Earthquakes Recorded Offshore Chiapas; No Damage Reported

Seismologists say the cluster reflects routine Cocos Plate subduction, prompting continued monitoring by authorities.

Overview

  • The Servicio Sismológico Nacional logged a series of offshore quakes between Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 24–25, with most magnitudes between about 3.6 and 4.1.
  • Epicenters were concentrated off the Chiapas coast near Pijijiapan, Tonalá, Ciudad Hidalgo and Huixtla, with focal depths reported between roughly 8 and 81 kilometers.
  • Local and national civil-protection agencies confirmed no damage or injuries and urged residents to follow official channels for updates and preparedness guidance.
  • Coverage linked the sequence to normal subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath Mexico, and contemporaneous reporting noted a separate M5.3 sequence in Costa Rica on Aug. 24 as regional context.
  • Authorities continue near‑real‑time monitoring through the SSN network, and they recommend routine precautions such as emergency kits, evacuation plans, and following Protection Civil instructions.