Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 32 km SW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 32 km SW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico at Aug 21, 2026, 12:07 UTC, at a depth of 59 km. The epicentre was 54 km (33 mi) WSW of Mapastepec.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 21, 2026, 12:07 UTC |
| Depth | 58.6 km |
| Coordinates | 15.213, -93.346 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 97 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.8 | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.9 | 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.1 | 49 km SW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 4.2 | 17 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 140 km | |
| 4.1 | 47 km WSW of El Arenal, Mexico | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 78 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.