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M4.4 Depth: 5.2 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-06-18 01:44:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on June 18, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 01:44:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.45600, -93.22400
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 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: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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