Back to map
M4.1 Depth: 182.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Emiliano Zapata, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 05:08:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Emiliano Zapata, Chiapas (Mexico) on May 18, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
182.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:08:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Emiliano Zapata
County
Villa Corzo
Village
Emiliano Zapata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.18100, -93.24900
Temperature
22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182.1 km
Intermediate
182.1 km
182.1 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 131 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

Historic earthquake map · Mexico

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Mexico

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share