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M4.1 Depth: 16.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-01 13:17:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on May 1, 2026 at 13:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 13:17:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.25300, -94.44200
Temperature
29.0°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: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 268 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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