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M4.3 Earthquake near Ocosingo, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 05:42:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Ocosingo, Chiapas (Mexico) on February 14, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

ID
a7c6194e2f9f2d56a00930bc519402f2a407771d
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
131.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 05:42:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Chiapas
City
Ocosingo
County
Ocosingo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.68300, -91.16400
Temperature
17.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131.9 km
Intermediate
131.9 km
131.9 km — deeper than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 138 Catalogue entries

Of 137 other entries for this area and period, 11 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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