Chiapas, Mexico, hit by two earthquakes

The state of Chiapas, Mexico, experienced two seismic events on Thursday, October 1. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 occurred at 14:18 local time, with its epicenter located 50 kilometers southwest of Huixtla at a depth of 36.2 kilometers. Due to its moderate magnitude, seismic alert systems did not trigger in distant cities.

A second earthquake, measuring magnitude 4.0, was recorded at 20:20 local time. This event had its epicenter 50 kilometers northwest of Cintalapa at a depth of 154.6 kilometers.

As of the latest reports, local civil protection authorities have not reported any injuries or structural damage to public infrastructure or housing in the affected regions, including Tapachula and Escuintla. The National Seismological Service (SSN) noted that Chiapas remains a highly active seismic zone due to the interaction between the Cocos and North American tectonic plates.