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M4.2 Depth: 85.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-12-11 14:53:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 14:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
85.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 14:53:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.09300, -93.19400
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.1 km
Intermediate
85.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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