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M4.2 Depth: 149.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-20 03:28:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near CHIAPAS, MEXICO on March 20, 2026 at 03:28 UTC. At around 150 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
149.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 03:28:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.61500, -93.61900
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149.7 km
Intermediate
149.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 93 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 274 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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