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M4.2 Depth: 16.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-08-11 03:40:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on August 11, 2025 at 03:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 03:40:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.71700, -94.57700
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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