M4.4 earthquake — 142 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 142 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico on Sep 30, 2026 at 00:25 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.342, -93.846 |
| Time | Sep 30, 00:25 UTC |
| Location | 142 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000tygh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 49 km | Sep 26, 17:30 UTC | 120 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.1 | 131 km | Oct 1, 08:14 UTC | 28 km SW of Buenos Aires, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 146 km | Sep 29, 08:21 UTC | 95 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.