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M4.0 Depth: 19.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-08-11 08:38:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 08:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M4.0
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 08:38:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.15400, -94.29300
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 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: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 270 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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