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M4.3 Depth: 127.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Villa Corzo, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 08:17:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Villa Corzo, Chiapas (Mexico) on July 16, 2026 at 08:17 UTC. At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
127.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 08:17:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Villa Corzo
County
Villa Corzo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.87300, -93.10700
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127.2 km
Intermediate
127.2 km
127.2 km — deeper than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 166 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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