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M4.0 Depth: 101.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Arenal, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 03:22:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near El Arenal, Chiapas (Mexico) on July 14, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
101.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 03:22:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
El Arenal
County
Huixtla
Village
El Arenal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.07300, -92.49700
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.2 km
Intermediate
101.2 km
101.2 km — deeper than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 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

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    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
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    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
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    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
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