Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

8.1 Earthquake hits offshore Chiapas, Mexico.

The magnitude 8.1 earthquake that hit the country is the biggest the country has seen in a century. Authorities in Mexico say that a hotel in Oaxaca has collapsed, while 12 people have reportedly died. Tsunami waves were possible, but no reports of unusual waves were received. Buildings as far away as Mexico City swayed in the tremor which caused residents to rush out into the streets. More than a million people were left without power. 62 aftershocks have hit the country so far.

6.1 Earthquake hits the Bonin Islands off Japan.

5.7 Earthquake hits offshore Chiapas, Mexico.

5.5 Earthquake hits Tonga.

5.5 Earthquake hits offshore Oaxaca, Mexico.

5.3 Earthquake hits offshore Chiapas, Mexico.

Two 5.2 Earthquakes hit offshore Chiapas, Mexico.

5.2 Earthquake hits Reykjanes Ridge.

5.0 Earthquake hits south of Fiji.

5.0 Earthquake hits offshore Oaxaca, Mexico.

5.0 Earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.