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M4.1 Depth: 16.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-21 14:08:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on March 21, 2026 at 14:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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
M4.1
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 14:08:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.20300, -94.31200
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
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: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 266 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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