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M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 04:32:43 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
c6accc4161b077bea84b3ea53a9b013484377fb1
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
83.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 04:32:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.57800, -93.56400
Temperature
29.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.3 km
Intermediate
83.3 km
83.3 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: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 201 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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