M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-12-27 19:32:34 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth: 16.1 km
Source: EMSC

OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on December 27, 2025 at 19:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

16.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 19:32:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.06100, -94.19100

Temperature

26.7°C

Depth profile

Shallow

16.1 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: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Tajumulco

Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Chichon, El

Distance: 275 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
Santa Maria Activity reported

Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Toliman

Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

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