M4.0 Depth: 96.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Rancho de Fredy, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 21:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Rancho de Fredy, Chiapas (Mexico) on May 14, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

96.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 21:45:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Chiapas

City

Rancho de Fredy

County

Mapastepec

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.31200, -92.87600

Temperature

31.6°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

96.2 km

96.2 km — deeper than the regional average (47 km)

Regional average: 47 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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