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M4.0 Depth: 115.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Miguel Alemán Valdez (Jericó), Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 06:45:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Miguel Alemán Valdez (Jericó), Chiapas (Mexico) on August 27, 2026 at 06:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
115.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 06:45:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Miguel Alemán Valdez (Jericó)
County
Pijijiapan
Village
Miguel Alemán Valdez (Jericó)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.54900, -93.03400
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.5 km
Intermediate
115.5 km
115.5 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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