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Guerrero Aftershocks Reach 4,075 as Pacific Rim Quakes Keep Monitors on Alert

Officials urge preparedness with continuous monitoring across Mexico, Peru and the United States.

Overview

  • Mexico’s National Seismological Service reports 4,075 aftershocks from the Jan. 2 M6.5 San Marcos quake as of 08:00 on Jan. 11, with the largest at M4.7.
  • Protección Civil attributes two deaths and 13 injuries to the Guerrero mainshock and its subsequent tremors.
  • A M4.1 quake struck near Pijijiapan, Chiapas at 00:42 on Jan. 11, and the alert in Mexico City did not activate due to its low magnitude.
  • Peru logged a M5.3 near Palpa on Jan. 9, a M4.0 near Mollendo on Jan. 10 that was the second felt there that day, and a M4.2 off Chimbote with no tsunami warning from naval authorities.
  • USGS recorded several small events in recent days, led by a M4.0 near Adak, Alaska, as agencies underscore that quakes cannot be predicted and emphasize early warning tools and preparedness.