M4.9 earthquake — 115 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 115 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Oct 17, 2026 at 01:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.058, -93.248 |
| Time | Oct 17, 01:03 UTC |
| Location | 115 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2x7 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 44 km | Oct 16, 04:42 UTC | 95 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 142 km | Oct 15, 21:29 UTC | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.8 | 144 km | Oct 16, 11:39 UTC | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 155 km | Oct 15, 20:39 UTC | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.