Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes 65 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico today, as recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event occurred at 15:20:39.514 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

The earthquake's epicenter was located at 14.1947 degrees North latitude and -92.7186 degrees West longitude, approximately 65 kilometers southwest of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico. The depth of the tremor was measured at 34.155 kilometers below the Earth's surface.

The USGS utilizes a global network of seismometers to detect and characterize earthquakes, providing essential data on their magnitude, location, and depth. This information is crucial for understanding seismic activity worldwide.