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M4.0 Depth: 9.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-09-21 08:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on September 21, 2025 at 08:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 08:57:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.16800, -93.25800
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 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: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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