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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-18 09:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 18, 2026 at 09:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 09:34:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.23300, -93.37400
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 37 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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