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M4.1 Earthquake near Altamira, Chiapas (Mexico)

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

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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
567dd0c451b7ac2102b7a72ceded57f43141277b
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165.6 km
Intermediate
165.6 km
165.6 km — deeper than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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
  • San Martin
    Distance: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • 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 Activity reported
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 138 Catalogue entries

Of 137 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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