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M3.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-08-20 05:34:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on August 20, 2026 at 05:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 05:34:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.14000, -92.55000
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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