M4.2
Depth:
53.0 km
M4.2 Earthquake near Tomatlán, Jalisco (Mexico)
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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Map
Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Mascota Volcanic Field
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Ceboruco
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Colima
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Sanganguey
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Michoacan-Guanajuato
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Northern EPR at 17°N
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