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M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 00:51:08 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 4, 2025 at 00:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
4d940a5336f203a9ec10d8427da54edc929e4c75
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 00:51:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.65700, -93.58400
Temperature
29.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
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  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 193 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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