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M4.3 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-06-16 08:31:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on June 16, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 08:31:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.02000, -92.59000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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