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M4.2 Earthquake near Huimanguillo, Tabasco (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 02:40:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Huimanguillo, Tabasco (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 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.

Details

ID
6b0877871629a7b8bc71d024fbf772636f9d614d
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
65.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 02:40:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Tabasco
City
Huimanguillo
County
Huimanguillo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.90100, -93.60200
Temperature
27.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.4 km
Shallow
65.4 km
65.4 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 72 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 184 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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