M4.3 Depth: 12.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Centro, Tabasco (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 09:10:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 09:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Centro, Tabasco (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

12.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 09:10:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Tabasco

City

Centro

County

Centro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.22900, -92.83200

Temperature

24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.5 km

12.5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)

Regional average: 46.1 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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