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M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-07-17 05:31:26 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
56.1 km
Source
EMSC

OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

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About this earthquake

On July 17, 2025 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 56 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
11a74567766bcca27a6ede19239124d1a4bc6037
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
56.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 05:31:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.94100, -93.11100
Temperature
29.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.1 km
Shallow
56.1 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
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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