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M4.1 Earthquake near Montecristo de Guerrero, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 06:59:55 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
173.1 km
Source
EMSC

Chiapas · Montecristo de Guerrero

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Montecristo de Guerrero, Chiapas (Mexico) on February 16, 2026 at 06:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 173 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 173.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 173.1 km
Intermediate
173.1 km
173.1 km — deeper than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 192 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Toliman
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

Chiapas

Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 138 Catalogue entries

Of 137 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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