Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiapas · Pichucalco
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M3.1 Earthquake near Pichucalco, Chiapas (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On February 15, 2026 at 11:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pichucalco, Chiapas (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
c1a5810a66155e8c46003359aea2a52fbf6f5193
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 11:21:50 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.35500,
-93.22200
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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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