M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-07-20 02:14:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 02:14:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.24910, -92.96770
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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