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Earthquakes Recorded in Mexico and Peru on September 9

Various earthquakes ranging from magnitude 4.0 to 5.0 were reported in Mexico and Peru on September 9.

11 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On September 9, several earthquakes occurred in Mexico and Peru, with different magnitudes and locations. In Chiapas, earthquakes of 4.0 and 4.3 in magnitude were documented, according to the National Seismological Service, which provided real-time information on these seismic movements.

In Guerrero, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:25 PM, 46 km from Zihuatanejo, with a depth of 63.4 km. This seismic event adds to the list of recent earthquakes recorded throughout the day in the country.

Additionally, another earthquake of 4.0 magnitude was also reported in Chiapas, with similar details on its monitoring by the National Seismological Service. Seismic activity in this region is recurring.

Meanwhile, Peru experienced a 4.1 magnitude earthquake near Santa María, although its exact location and depth were not specified in the report. The country is known to be situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where many of the world’s strongest earthquakes occur.

In the early hours of the same day, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Santa María de Nieva, in the Amazonas region, according to local media reports. This seismic activity took place northeast of the mentioned locality and was part of the ongoing seismic events in the region.

Lastly, another earthquake of magnitude 3.8 was reported in Arequipa, Peru, occurring at 7:18 AM with its epicenter located 9 kilometers west of Vitor, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru. These events highlight the seismic activity in Latin America on September 9.

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