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M4.3 Depth: 216.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 15:14:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 10, 2025 at 15:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 216 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
216.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 15:14:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.49900, -92.21500
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 216.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 216.4 km
Intermediate
216.4 km
216.4 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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