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M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 04:31:27 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
0c24f39dac4acd02f40650feabd0832c6beff4aa
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
95.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 04:31:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.21900, -92.90100
Temperature
28.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95.7 km
Intermediate
95.7 km
95.7 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

Chiapas

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries

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