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M4.9 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near Coast of Chiapas, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-12-03 12:59:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Chiapas, Mexico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 12:59:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
14.72000, -93.23000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
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

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  • Tajumulco
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  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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