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M4.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-18 23:37:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 18, 2026 at 23:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 23:37:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.16000, -92.57000
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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