2017 Chiapas earthquake

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 M_w on the magnitude (or strength) scale. At least sixty people died.

2017 Chiapas earthquake

UTC time	2017-09-08 04:49:19
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