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M4.4 Depth: 65.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Nueva Libertad, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 12:29:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Nueva Libertad, Chiapas (Mexico) on August 8, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 12:29:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Nueva Libertad
County
Tapachula
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.72000, -92.29000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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