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M4.2 Depth: 136.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Nuevo Sinai, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 18:47:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Nuevo Sinai, Chiapas (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
136.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 18:47:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Nuevo Sinai
County
Chicomuselo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.68100, -92.32000
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.9 km
Intermediate
136.9 km
136.9 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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

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    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
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  • Atitlan
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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