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M4.2 Depth: 159.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Constitución (El Chayotal), Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 20:54:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Constitución (El Chayotal), Chiapas (Mexico). At around 160 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
159.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 20:54:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Constitución (El Chayotal)
County
Cintalapa
Village
Constitución (El Chayotal)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.92000, -93.93100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159.9 km
Intermediate
159.9 km
159.9 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 89 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 227 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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