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M3.0 Depth: 3.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 04:58:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 18, 2025 at 04:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.0
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 04:58:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.35100, -93.22900
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 1 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 248 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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