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M4.0 Depth: 180.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:43:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 05:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO. At around 181 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.0
Depth
180.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:43:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.99200, -93.86300
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180.7 km
Intermediate
180.7 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 79 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 225 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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