M4.3 Depth: 89.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 05:09:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 23, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

89.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 05:09:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.50400, -93.29800

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

89.7 km

89.7 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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Chichon, El

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Toliman

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