M4.2 Depth: 143.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Lázaro Cárdenas, Chiapas (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 01:52:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Lázaro Cárdenas, Chiapas (Mexico). At around 143 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

143.2 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 01:52:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Chiapas

City

Lázaro Cárdenas

County

Cintalapa

Village

Lázaro Cárdenas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.61700, -93.78500

Temperature

21.6°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

143.2 km

143.2 km — deeper than the regional average (46.1 km)

Regional average: 46.1 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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