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M4.6 Depth: 27.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Off Coast of Chiapas, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-06-18 10:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2025 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Off Coast of Chiapas, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 27 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 10:07:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
14.71509, -94.10215

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Toliman
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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