Earthquake OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO (4.9 mw) (2025-09-16 16:11:25 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO, at 2025-09-16 16:11:25 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mw)
4.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250916_0000237
Nearest Places
- Playa Azul / 62.95 km
- San Simón / 62.97 km
- San Simón / 63.14 km
- Río Coatán / 63.17 km
- Los Burreros / 63.21 km
Comment
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Depth: 206.43 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 19.10 km
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Depth: 50.49 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)