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Chiapas registers a 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Ciudad Hidalgo

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The Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) reported a series of seismic events across Mexico on August 28. In the state of Chiapas, three distinct tremors were recorded: a 4.2 magnitude quake 124 km southwest of Cd Hidalgo at 02:38 hours, a 4.0 magnitude quake 60 km southwest of Tapachula at 04:39 hours, and a 4.4 magnitude quake 54 km southwest of Mapastepec at 16:30 hours. Additionally, a separate 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 348 km southwest of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, at 04:42 hours.

These seismic activities varied in depth, ranging from 10.0 km in Jalisco to 72.5 km in the Mapastepec event. All reported data is based on preliminary findings from the national monitoring agency.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Infobae (AR) - Mapastepec Focuses on the intensity and local impact of the Mapastepec tremor
Infobae (AR) - Cd Hidalgo Highlights the official preliminary data regarding the Cd Hidalgo event
Infobae (AR) - Tapachula Reports on the Tapachula seismic event as a distinct occurrence
Infobae (AR) - Puerto Vallarta Covers a geographically separate seismic event in Jalisco
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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