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M4.1 Depth: 118.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 12:37:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
118.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 12:37:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.25900, -93.74400
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.3 km
Intermediate
118.3 km
118.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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
    Distance: 134 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 299 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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