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M3.5 Depth: 5.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Vicente Guerrero, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 08:40:15 UTC Local time: —

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 16 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 08:40:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Vicente Guerrero
County
Francisco León
Village
Vicente Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.32300, -93.22400
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 4 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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