Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 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 August 17, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
c4ccbdfbf84d7b33a0669bf63b2175dc423eadfd
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 11:13:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.85300,
-93.02000
Temperature
30.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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