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M4.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 15:04:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 15:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 141 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
e10c8375a8cf2bb4507d74d62f1ed5aab76638e6
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
140.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 15:04:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77700, -94.02300
Temperature
25.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140.7 km
Intermediate
140.7 km
140.7 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 106 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 234 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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