M4.3 Depth: 165.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

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

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

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

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

165.9 km

165.9 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

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