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M4.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-08-12 12:14:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 12:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 12:14:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.27200, -93.19800
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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