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M4.0 Depth: 30.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-29 11:27:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on April 29, 2026 at 11:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
30.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 11:27:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.40800, -92.43100
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.4 km
Shallow
30.4 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: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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