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M3.8 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Motozintla de Mendoza, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 21:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Motozintla de Mendoza, Chiapas (Mexico) on April 16, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 21:13:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Motozintla de Mendoza
County
Motozintla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.38000, -92.25000
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 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

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