2017 Chiapas earthquake facts for kids
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| Magnitude | 8.2 Mw |
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| Depth | 50.1 km (31.1 mi) |
| Epicenter | 15°04′05″N 93°42′54″W / 15.068°N 93.715°WCoordinates: 15°04′05″N 93°42′54″W / 15.068°N 93.715°W |
| Type | Dip-slip (normal) |
| Areas affected | Mexico, Guatemala |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 3,831 |
| Casualties | 98 dead, 300+ injured |
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.
Images for kids
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People outside a hotel in Mexico City a few minutes after the earthquake
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President Enrique Peña Nieto inspecting damage to a home in Juchitán, Oaxaca
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