M4.8 earthquake — 12 km E of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 12 km E of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico on Sep 3, 2026 at 11:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 159 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 159.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.654, -94.634 |
| Time | Sep 3, 11:33 UTC |
| Location | 12 km E of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdw2 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.