M4.4 Depth: 16.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-19 03:27:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 19, 2026 at 03:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.4
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 03:27:14 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.96800, -93.30200
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 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: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 238 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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