M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-21 09:09:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-21 09:09:55 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.98000, -92.85000

Temperature

30.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 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

Tacana

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Tajumulco

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Atitlan

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
Toliman

Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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