Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 16 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.
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Details
ID
e30bfd3d041c7a4d0e8d98546346dd2305aaa371
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 07:43:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.00500,
-92.94100
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 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
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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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