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M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 22:44:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 17, 2025 at 22:44 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
30d981164f1259a480879af7add7f94de9f1eb77
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
91.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 22:44:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.89900, -94.09800
Temperature
28.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.7 km
Intermediate
91.7 km
91.7 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 187 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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