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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the coast of Chiapas on Sunday morning.

The National Seismological Service reported a magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 09:52:49 hours. The epicenter was located 146 kilometers to the southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, at a depth of 8 kilometers. Authorities in Chiapas activated monitoring protocols to assess potential effects and replicas. While the region is highly prone to seismic activity due to the interaction of the Cocos and North American plates, no immediate damages or injuries were reported following this specific movement. The National Seismological Service also noted that Mexico experiences an average of 90 earthquakes per year with a magnitude greater than 4.0. This constant seismic activity is a standard geological process for the country, which maintains a system of early warning and reconstruction projects to improve regional resilience against future tremors.

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