M4.0 Depth: 92.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-30 11:05:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 11:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
92.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 11:05:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.97700, -94.12700
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92 km
Intermediate
92 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 181 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 309 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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