Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 13.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M4.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 20, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
825f72917f769fb198cc6cd5153d29048e81cfcd
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:06:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.01700,
-93.51700
Temperature
30.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.5 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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