Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 53.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jalisco · Tomatlán
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M4.2 Earthquake near Tomatlán, Jalisco (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Tomatlán, Jalisco (Mexico) on April 16, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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