Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 19, 2025 at 14:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS