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M4.0 Depth: 172.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Laguna del Cofre, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 08:57:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Laguna del Cofre, Chiapas (Mexico). At around 172 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 172.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 172.1 km
Intermediate
172.1 km
172.1 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

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