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M3.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-04 05:54:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on May 4, 2026 at 05:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 05:54:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.91000, -92.91000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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