2017 Chiapas earthquake
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The 2017 Chiapas earthquake was a strong earthquake that hit Mexico and Guatemala on September 7, 2017. The quake scored a magnitude of 8.4 Mw on the magnitude (or strength) scale. At least sixty people died.
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UTC time | 2017-09-08 04:49:19 |
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ISC event | 611600536 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 7 September 2017 (2017-09-07) |
Local time | 23:49:21 CDT |
Magnitude | 8.2 Mw[1] |
Depth | 50.1 km (31.1 mi) |
Epicenter | 15.068°N 93.715°W / 15.068; -93.715 |
Type | Dip-slip (normal) |
Areas affected | Mexico, Guatemala[2] |
Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
Tsunami | Yes |
Aftershocks | 3,831 [3] |
Casualties | 98 dead, 300+ injured |
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