M4.5 earthquake — 121 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 121 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Oct 3, 2026 at 20:33 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.105, -93.352 |
| Time | Oct 3, 20:33 UTC |
| Location | 121 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000tze6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 59 km | Sep 30, 00:25 UTC | 142 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
| M4.5 | 86 km | Sep 29, 08:21 UTC | 95 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| M4.1 | 100 km | Oct 1, 08:14 UTC | 28 km SW of Buenos Aires, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 258 km | Oct 2, 11:35 UTC | 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.