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M4.5 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Unión Juárez, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 06:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Unión Juárez, Chiapas (Mexico) on September 2, 2026 at 06:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 06:06:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Unión Juárez
County
Unión Juárez
Source
gfz
Coordinates
15.05000, -92.10000
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 174 km away

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