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M4.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-05-21 08:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on May 21, 2025 at 08:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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
M4.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 08:50:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.85800, -94.14600
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 295 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Toliman
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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