Reported by EMSC 46 days ago.
It is the 13th strongest of the 162 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 3 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.4 at a depth of -10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO.
Nearby, since 15 March 2026
- July 29, 2026 · score 2 · 2.4 km
- July 17, 2026 · score 4 · 2.5 km
- March 20, 2026 · score 1 · 2.9 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 4 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 4 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | 14.0530, -93.2340 |
| Timestamp | 2026-07-17T16:42:27.000Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260717_0000285 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.4 |
| Depth | -10 |
| MagType | m |
| Region | OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO |
| Auth | UNM |
| SourceId | 2027936 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 4/100, in Off Coast of Chiapas, Mexico (Mexico), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.