2017 Chiapas earthquake A magnitude 8.1 earthquake is recorded 96 kilometers (60 miles) south of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico. This is Mexico's strongest quake since the 8.0 earthquake that hit the Greater Mexico City area in 1985. At least 26 deaths have been recorded. 'Strongest in 100yrs': Mexico quake death toll rises to 58 as state of emergency declared © RT Sources: RT USGS