M4.0 Depth: 87.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 09:37:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. 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

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

87.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 09:37:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Chiapas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.86500, -92.50000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87.2 km

87.2 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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