M4.1 Depth: 91.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Poblado Xochicalco, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 04:49:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Poblado Xochicalco, Chiapas (Mexico) on August 3, 2026 at 04:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
91.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 04:49:51 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Poblado Xochicalco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.05800, -92.63400
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.6 km
Intermediate
91.6 km
91.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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