M4.2 Depth: 173.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:00:05 UTC Local time: —

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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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

173.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 05:00:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Chiapas

City

Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

County

Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.65000, -93.51600

Temperature

21.5°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

173.6 km

173.6 km — deeper than the regional average (47.3 km)

Regional average: 47.3 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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