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M 4.2 earthquake - 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico

USGS reports a magnitude 4.2 earthquake located 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico. Coordinates: 15.7541, -93.0352. Depth: 142.841 km. (Source published 2026-09-21T11:02:38.555Z.)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The record documents a seismic event at a specific location in Mexico; this is relevant as a factual report of local seismic activity.

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