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M4.0 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 12:31:05 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on November 19, 2025 at 12:31 UTC. At around 114 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
fdc7f6976375b32bc97f3f514ab537b8d8b5aabe
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
114.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 12:31:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.17500, -93.87600
Temperature
28.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114.1 km
Intermediate
114.1 km
114.1 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 300 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

Chiapas

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries

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