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M4.3 Depth: 9.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-06-18 10:17:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on June 18, 2025 at 10:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 10:17:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.68700, -94.24900
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Toliman
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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