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Two magnitude 4.1 earthquakes recorded in Mexico on October 12
Mexico’s National Seismological Service recorded 27 earthquakes between 12:14 a.m.
and 6:42 a.m.
on October 12, 2026.
They ranged in magnitude from 2.3 to 4.1.
The two strongest were a magnitude 4.1 quake 110 kilometres southwest of Tonalá, Chiapas, and another 62 kilometres southwest of Huetamo, Michoacán.
The Chiapas quake occurred 17.1 kilometres below the ground, while the Michoacán quake was 56.2 kilometres deep.
Most of the recorded activity was in southern and southeastern Mexico, including Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas.
A magnitude of 4.1 is considered moderate and may be felt near its centre, but does not by itself mean significant damage will occur.
The service monitors earthquakes and reports their location, depth and magnitude.
Mexico’s National Seismological Service reported two magnitude 4.1 earthquakes on October 12, 2026.
One struck southwest of Tonalá, Chiapas, at 02:57, and the other southwest of Huetamo, Michoacán, at 06:42.
The Tonalá earthquake was recorded at a depth of 17.1 kilometers, while the Huetamo earthquake was 56.2 kilometers deep.
The service reported 27 earthquakes across Mexico between 00:14 and 06:42 that day, with magnitudes ranging from 2.3 to 4.1.
- Who
- Mexico’s National Seismological Service reported the earthquakes.
- What
- Two earthquakes, each magnitude 4.1, were recorded.
- When
- October 12, 2026, at 02:57 and 06:42.
- Where
- One was southwest of Tonalá, Chiapas; the other was southwest of Huetamo, Michoacán.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 110 kilometers southwest of Tonalá, Chiapas.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 62 kilometers southwest of Huetamo, Michoacán.
- Magnitude
- Both earthquakes measured 4.1
- Tonalá earthquake
- 110 kilometers southwest of Tonalá, Chiapas; depth 17.1 kilometers
- Huetamo earthquake
- 62 kilometers southwest of Huetamo, Michoacán; depth 56.2 kilometers
- Daily report
- 27 earthquakes recorded between 00:14 and 06:42 on October 12, 2026









