Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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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
ID
a436984080cf467260c2557ec491ab2dc4b610ce
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 05:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.14000,
-92.55000
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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