M3.6 Depth: 87.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 08:42:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 08:42:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.02000, -92.42000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
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    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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