Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiapas · Vicente Guerrero
Country overviewMexico · Chiapas
M3.5 Earthquake near Vicente Guerrero, Chiapas (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Vicente Guerrero, Chiapas (Mexico) on July 30, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
0ace4952ad579392880b44b4948654409ca1b4b5
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 08:40:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Vicente Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.32300,
-93.22400
Temperature
23.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Chiapas
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
Of 137 other entries for this area and period, 82 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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