5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 87 km southwest of Tapachula, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the evening at 8.18 pm local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 19.6 km (12 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD