M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-07-19 14:41:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-19 14:41:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.66990, -94.28970
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Toliman
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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