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M5.0 Depth: 80.4 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Congregación Reforma, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 01:20:00 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Congregación Reforma on Jul 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Congregación Reforma, Chiapas (Mexico) · 2026-07-14 01:20:00 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Congregación Reforma, Chiapas (Mexico) on July 14, 2026 at 01:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
80.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 01:20:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Congregación Reforma
County
Tapachula
Village
Congregación Reforma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.77170, -92.33160
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80.4 km
Intermediate
80.4 km
80.4 km — deeper than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

9 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 135 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tapachula16.8 kmNE353'706
Villa Nueva189.8 kmE618'397

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM4.910.0 km35.5 km
EMSCM5.080.4 km0.0 km
USGSM5.080.4 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#17
Earlier events M≥4359
Earlier events M≥520
Compared since2025-01-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-08-09 20:40:59 UTC142.5 kmOff Coast of Chiapas, Mexico M6.02025-08-09 20:40:59 UTC140.1 km101 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M5.92025-08-09 20:40:57 UTC140.1 kmOFFSHORE GUATEMALA M5.92025-02-05 07:01:15 UTC133.6 km M5.82025-11-28 20:06:09 UTC70.2 kmMexico-Guatemala Border Region

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