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M4.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-07-18 11:49:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on July 18, 2026 at 11:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 11:49:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.16000, -92.91000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 52 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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