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M2.7 Depth: 85.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Congregación Reforma, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 08:53:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Congregación Reforma, Chiapas (Mexico) on April 7, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 08:53:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Congregación Reforma
County
Tapachula
Village
Congregación Reforma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.79000, -92.34000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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