M4.0 Depth: 108.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Tonalá, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 16:19:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Tonalá, Chiapas (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
108.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 16:19:16 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.03200, -93.69800
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108 km
Intermediate
108 km
108 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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