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M4.3 Depth: 21.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-19 05:36:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 19, 2026 at 05:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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
M4.3
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 05:36:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.07100, -93.15200
Temperature
31.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 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: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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