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M4.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 07:36:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 2, 2025 at 07:36 UTC. At around 97 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
c61292ae8396a4d8bbbbb063ec887132a5f6fe2d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
97.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 07:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.37600, -92.99400
Temperature
28.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.2 km
Intermediate
97.2 km
97.2 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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