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M4.0 Depth: 98.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Lázaro Cárdenas, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 21:22:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Lázaro Cárdenas, Chiapas (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
98.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 21:22:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Lázaro Cárdenas
County
Villa Comaltitlán
Village
Lázaro Cárdenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.15500, -92.54900
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.3 km
Intermediate
98.3 km
98.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

  • Tacana
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  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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