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M4.2 Depth: 63.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-06 10:29:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO on April 6, 2026 at 10:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
63.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 10:29:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.86500, -92.88300
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.6 km
Shallow
63.6 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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