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M3.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-09-17 19:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 19:29:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.40000, -92.43000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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