M5.2 Depth: 51.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Near Coast of Chiapas, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 13:19:19 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near Near Coast of Chiapas, Mexico on Jul 10, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near Near Coast of Chiapas, Mexico (Mexico) · 2025-07-10 13:19:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2025 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Chiapas, Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

51.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-10 13:19:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

Source

gfz

Coordinates

15.74000, -93.72000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51 km

51 km — close to 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Tonalá39.1 kmN35'322

Tuxtla Gutiérrez129.9 kmNE604'147

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Volcanoes nearby

Tacana

Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Chichon, El

Distance: 188 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
Tajumulco

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Toliman

Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours5

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M5.12025-07-10 13:19:21 UTC3.0 km14 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico M4.12025-07-11 04:44:10 UTC129.5 kmOFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO M4.02025-07-12 10:15:54 UTC129.1 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.02025-07-12 17:17:56 UTC134.9 kmOFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO M4.12025-07-12 18:33:18 UTC142.9 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.02025-07-15 05:00:50 UTC116.3 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.32025-07-17 05:31:26 UTC110.3 kmOFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO M4.02025-07-17 07:00:41 UTC122.1 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.12025-07-18 12:27:32 UTC97.8 kmCHIAPAS, MEXICO M4.92025-07-19 03:18:19 UTC134.1 kmNear Coast of Chiapas, Mexico M4.52025-07-19 14:41:04 UTC133.8 kmOFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO M5.02025-07-19 14:41:06 UTC95.0 kmNear Coast of Chiapas, Mexico

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9

Earlier events M≥497

Earlier events M≥511

Compared since2025-01-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-06-18 09:49:26 UTC95.3 kmNear Coast of Chiapas, Mexico M5.82025-06-18 09:49:23 UTC98.4 kmOFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO M5.82025-06-18 09:49:23 UTC109.6 km115 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M5.82025-06-18 09:49:22 UTC109.6 km115 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M5.82025-03-05 09:43:16 UTC115.3 km53 km SSE of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico

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