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M3.1 Depth: 79.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Genaro Vázquez Rojas, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 05:48:38 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 05:48:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Genaro Vázquez Rojas
County
Tapachula
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.71000, -92.36000
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79 km
Intermediate
79 km
79 km — deeper than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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