off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 26, 2026, 04:19
Nearby significant earthquake103 km from Tapachula50.6 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Chiapas
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Chiapas, Mexico.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Chiapas
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 25, 2026, 14:59
Nearby significant earthquake55 km from Tapachula9.6 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 25, 2026, 21:40
Nearby significant earthquake102 km from Tapachula16.7 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 25, 2026, 17:39
Nearby significant earthquake45 km from Tapachula37 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 25, 2026, 20:13
Nearby significant earthquake144 km from Tapachula17.5 km deep
Chiapas, Mexico Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours18
Past 7 Days88
Past 30 Days457
Past 365 Days4,574
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
457
Significant
0
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 299Intermediate-focus 158Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
457 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Chiapas, Mexico.
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Chiapas
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Chiapas area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Chiapas was 88. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Chiapas area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Chiapas in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 26, 2026, 08:49 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).