Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 79.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiapas · Genaro Vázquez Rojas
Country overviewMexico · Chiapas
M3.1 Earthquake near Genaro Vázquez Rojas, Chiapas (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Genaro Vázquez Rojas, Chiapas (Mexico) on August 21, 2026 at 05:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
47b69085240dd20bb99dd43555fc26e1c30a27d7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 05:48:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.71000,
-92.36000
Temperature
30.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
79 km
79 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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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Santa Maria Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tapachula International Airport9.5 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · TAP · MMTP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Chiapas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries
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