M4.0 Depth: 135.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near José María Pino Suárez, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 15:58:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near José María Pino Suárez, Chiapas (Mexico). At around 136 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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

135.7 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 15:58:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Chiapas

City

José María Pino Suárez

County

Jiquipilas

Village

José María Pino Suárez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.52800, -93.74200

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

135.7 km

135.7 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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