Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 3.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiapas
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M3.4 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2025 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Chiapas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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