September 7
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The 2017 Chiapas Earthquake
September 7
On September 7, 2017, Mexico faced one of the most powerful earthquakes in its history. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.2, shook the country’s southern coast, leaving a trail of destruction across Chiapas and Oaxaca. With nearly 100 lives lost and tens of thousands displaced, the aftermath highlighted Mexico’s vulnerability to natural disasters.