M4.0 Depth: 69.7 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-26 23:41:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 70 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

69.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 23:41:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.99700, -92.97100

Temperature

30.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

69.7 km

69.7 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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

Tacana

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Santa Maria

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Almolonga

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Toliman

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Atitlan

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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