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M4.3 Depth: 16.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-19 01:03:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 01:03:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.25000, -93.14400
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 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: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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