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M3.6 Depth: 146.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Toscanis, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 22:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Toscanis, Chiapas (Mexico) on September 3, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 146 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 22:34:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Toscanis
County
Tapachula
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.19000, -92.22000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 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: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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