Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 62.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 26, 2025 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b8857c3e2de8b4dd1f72ee8d18ae4afa43e30d75
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 17:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.75000,
-92.56000
Temperature
31.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62 km
62 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
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