Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 69.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)
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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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
1046f76e88476936cee3579c2348a21bce4228da
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
69.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 23:41:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.99700,
-92.97100
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
69.7 km
69.7 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Mexico
2