M4.8 Depth: 133.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Chiapas, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 02:26:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Chiapas, Mexico (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
133.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 02:26:21 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
17.19000, -94.62000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133 km
Intermediate
133 km
133 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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