LowEarthquakeCS: 2 · v5

M 4.2 earthquake 39 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico

Las ChoapasMexicoUSGS

Right now

The most recent data we hold from USGS arrived 58 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by USGS today.

It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 September 2026. The last comparable one was on 20 September 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

USGS reported: 39 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico

USGS recorded magnitude 4.2 at a depth of 178 km.

The seismic region given by the source is 39 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico.

Nearby, since 20 September 2026

How we know

One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 2 out of 100.

This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.

Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)2 / 100
Legacy data-support index0.62/1
Coordinates17.4713, -93.8603
Nearest CityLas Choapas (55 km)
Urban exposure index (PEI)0 within 30 km
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-09-30T04:06:59.706Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tyhe

Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.

Source and revision timeline

Source: ssn_mexico. Occurrence: 2026-09-30T04:06:59.706Z.

First archived: 2026-09-30T04:25:59.378Z. Material modification: not recorded.

Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.

1 retained revision changed source fields this page does not show; the index, severity and version stayed the same.

Score Breakdown

4
intensity
0
Urban PEI term
0
Scenario weight
2
Recorded reference / batch anomaly

Technical Details

Mag4.2
Depth177.74
Sig271
Tsunamifalse
Region39 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico
Usgs Mag4.2
Usgs Depth177.74
Usgs Tsunamifalse
Usgs Sig271
Emsc Mag4.5
Emsc Depth177.7
Emsc MagTypem
Emsc RegionVERACRUZ, MEXICO
Emsc AuthNEIC
Emsc SourceId2067370
MergedSources[{"id":"usgs_us6000tyhe","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":25.200000000000003,"timestamp":1790741219706,"latitude":17.4713,"longitude":-93.8603},{"id":"emsc_20260930_0000042","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":27,"timestamp":1790741219706,"latitude":17.4713,"longitude":-93.8603}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

Follow this area

Review the area, threshold and delivery channel in your account.

Want to know when something happens in this area?

Share:XLinkedIn