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M4.1 Depth: 252.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Grecia, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 15:33:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Grecia, Chiapas (Mexico) on January 11, 2026 at 15:33 UTC. At around 253 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
252.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 15:33:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Grecia
County
Chicomuselo
Village
Grecia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.79500, -92.41600
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.7 km
Intermediate
252.7 km
252.7 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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  • Atitlan
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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