M4.2 earthquake — 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico on Sep 21, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 143 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 142.8 km |
| Coordinates | 15.754, -93.035 |
| Time | Sep 21, 11:02 UTC |
| Location | 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000tix2 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 163 km | Sep 18, 13:12 UTC | 125 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
| M5.0 | 202 km | Sep 16, 03:45 UTC | 60 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| M4.4 | 217 km | Sep 21, 22:01 UTC | 103 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.7 | 275 km | Sep 22, 11:43 UTC | 7 km WNW of La Gomera, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.