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M4.3 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 12:58:07 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 4, 2025 at 12:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 166 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
9f6f239fe5f9ce3abeecf0e6a659e3eadf933f6b
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
165.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 12:58:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.72600, -92.59500
Temperature
18.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165.9 km
Intermediate
165.9 km
165.9 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 194 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Toliman
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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