Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 14.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a1ee60f5fc1edfeb11b893d69300bd651e684146
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 04:09:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.02000,
-93.15000
Temperature
31.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.6 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 18, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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