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M4.2 Earthquake near Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:00:05 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
173.6 km
Source
EMSC

Chiapas · Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

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About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas (Mexico). At around 174 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 173.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 173.6 km
Intermediate
173.6 km
173.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 85 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

Chiapas

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 135 Catalogue entries

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