Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiapas
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M3.8 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Chiapas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries
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