Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M4.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
d875dce92dc1fe4cdeb2e0b90b64d6c5be13f23d
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 16:42:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.05300,
-93.23400
Temperature
31.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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