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M4.3 Depth: 47.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-17 22:51:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 22:51:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.05000, -92.98000
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47 km
Shallow
47 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: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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