7.2
Earthquake Details: off the west coast of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico
7/17/2026, 8:48:44 AM
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred near off the west coast of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico on 7/17/2026 at 8:48:44 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 58.2322311401367 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth58.2322311401367 km
Significance
Latitude14.6595
Longitude-92.7635
Event IDga:ga2026oazyoa
Magnitude7.2
Updated:7/19/2026, 9:54:03 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 7/17/2026, 2:48:44 AM CST
- UTC
- 7/17/2026, 8:48:44 AM UTC
58.232 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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: Jul 19, 2026, 09:54 PM UTC.
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