M4.2 Depth: 105.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Tonalá, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 02:05:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Tonalá, Chiapas (Mexico) on August 20, 2026 at 02:05 UTC. At around 106 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

105.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-20 02:05:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Chiapas

City

Tonalá

County

Tonalá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.81000, -93.44100

Temperature

19.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

105.8 km

105.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45 km)

Regional average: 45 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Toliman

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