M4.0 Depth: 13.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 16:40:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

13.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 16:40:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Chiapas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.26600, -93.54400

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.9 km

13.9 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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