M4.2 earthquake — 7 km S of El Arenal, Mexico
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 7 km S of El Arenal, Mexico on Aug 1, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 80 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 | 79.7 km |
| Coordinates | 15.104, -92.699 |
| Time | Aug 1, 23:39 UTC |
| Location | 7 km S of El Arenal, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000thj0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 35 km | Jul 31, 19:57 UTC | 36 km WSW of El Arenal, Mexico |
| M4.9 | 76 km | Jul 30, 18:20 UTC | 54 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.2 | 80 km | Jul 31, 16:15 UTC | 85 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 85 km | Aug 1, 23:22 UTC | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 90 km | Aug 4, 11:07 UTC | 94 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 91 km | Aug 4, 05:58 UTC | 92 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.