M4.0 Depth: 33.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-19 06:17:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 19, 2026 at 06:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 06:17:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.11600, -93.32100
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.1 km
Shallow
33.1 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: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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