M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-08-11 17:46:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 17:46:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.15530, -94.18150
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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