M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-18 12:42:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 12:42:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.15500, -93.24300
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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