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

UTC time: 2025-07-23 04:57:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 23, 2025 at 04:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
d58038f25d02a61e7acb1dfb3b21a95c8d221fb8
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
78.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 04:57:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.10200, -93.01200
Temperature
29.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.6 km
Intermediate
78.6 km
78.6 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: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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