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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake recorded in Tabasco as six quakes hit Mexico
Mexico’s National Seismological Service recorded six earthquakes of magnitude 3.7 or higher on Oct.
10, 2026.
One measured magnitude 4.2 and was centered 15 kilometers southeast of Parrilla Primera Sección in Tabasco, at a depth of eight kilometers.
The strongest listed quake measured magnitude 4.3 and occurred 125 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo in Chiapas.
The reported earthquakes were in Tabasco, Chiapas and Michoacán.
Authorities had reported no injuries or property damage from the quakes by 4 p.m.
The seismic service said its figures were preliminary and could change as monitoring continued.
Mexico recorded six earthquakes of magnitude 3.7 or higher by 18:00 on October 10, 2026, according to the National Seismological Service.
The strongest was a magnitude 4.3 quake southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, at 14:30.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Parrilla Primera Sección, Tabasco, at 01:47.
Two other reported quakes were in Tabasco, while three were in Chiapas and one was in Michoacán.
Authorities had reported no injuries or material damage related to the quakes by an earlier update.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service monitored and reported the earthquakes.
- What
- Six earthquakes of magnitude 3.7 or higher were recorded; the strongest measured 4.3.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Tabasco magnitude 4.2 quake occurred at 01:47.
- Where
- Across Mexico, including Tabasco, Chiapas and Michoacán.
- Why
- Not stated
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A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded northeast of Las Guacamayas, Michoacán.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded southeast of Parrilla Primera Sección, Tabasco.
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded northeast of Teapa, Tabasco.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded southwest of Pijijiapan, Chiapas.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded southwest of Huixtla, Chiapas.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas.
- Reported earthquakes
- Six of magnitude 3.7 or higher by 18:00 on October 10
- Strongest quake
- Magnitude 4.3
- Strongest quake location
- 125 km southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas
- Tabasco quake
- Magnitude 4.2, 15 km southeast of Parrilla Primera Sección
- Tabasco quake time
- 01:47 on October 10, 2026
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