M4.1 Depth: 165.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Altamira, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 12:49:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 12:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Altamira, Chiapas (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 166 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

165.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-31 12:49:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Chiapas

City

Altamira

County

Cintalapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.80900, -93.74200

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

165.6 km

165.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Chichon, El

Distance: 82 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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Tacana

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Tajumulco

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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