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Chiapas experiences magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Puerto Madero
Mexico's Pacific coast, particularly in Chiapas, has experienced intense seismic activity. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Puerto Madero at 10:52 local time with an estimated depth of 35 kilometers. No injuries or material damages have been reported from this specific event.
This movement follows a period of significant tectonic activity in the region, including a magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Ciudad Hidalgo on July 17, 2026, which has since produced more than 1,690 aftershocks. Other recent movements in Mexico include a magnitude 4.3 earthquake southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo and a magnitude 4.9 earthquake southwest of Mapastepec.
In South America, recent large-scale earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela have raised concerns about increased seismic activity in the region. Experts from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) noted that the South American events were caused by the movement of the Nazca and South American plates and are not directly related to the seismic activity in Mexico.
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Chiapas · Colombia · Guatemala · Instituto Politécnico Nacional · Mexico · National Seismological Service · Puerto Madero · Servicio Geológico Colombiano · Servicio Sismológico Nacional · United States Geological Survey · Venezuela
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- [DISPUTED] A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near Puerto Madero, Chiapas, at 10:52 local time. www.elnuevodia.com.co · hoydia.com.ar · exclusiva.com.ar · www.lagaceta.com.ar · canaltrece.com.co · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] The earthquake had a depth of 35 kilometers. www.elnuevodia.com.co · hoydia.com.ar · exclusiva.com.ar · www.lagaceta.com.ar · canaltrece.com.co · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded southwest of Mapastepec, Chiapas, at 09:52:55 local time. www.adnsureste.info
- [● 8 SOURCES] More than 1,690 aftershocks have been recorded since the July 17, 2026, magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Ciudad Hidalgo. hoydia.com.ar · exclusiva.com.ar · www.lagaceta.com.ar · canaltrece.com.co · www.eleco.com.ar · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] No injuries or material damages have been reported from this specific seismic event. www.elnuevodia.com.co · hoydia.com.ar · exclusiva.com.ar · www.lagaceta.com.ar · canaltrece.com.co · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded at 2:50:51 hours, located 152 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, with a depth of 12.2 kilometers. www.aztecajalisco.com · www.aztecaquintanaroo.com