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M4.0 Depth: 10.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-28 05:51:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 28, 2026 at 05:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 05:51:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.98200, -92.95000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 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: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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