Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiapas · Pichucalco
Country overviewMexico · Chiapas
M3.1 Earthquake near Pichucalco, Chiapas (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pichucalco, Chiapas (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
5b4a7f44395493ced913d9aefb2a24a8a2b15264
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 06:00:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.37300,
-93.22500
Temperature
21.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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
-
Santa Maria Activity reported
Chiapas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries
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