M4.4 Depth: 221.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 22:11:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 222 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

221.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-01 22:11:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Chiapas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.29300, -93.01700

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

221.8 km

221.8 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Chichon, El

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Tacana

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Tajumulco

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Toliman

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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