M4.8 earthquake — 35 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 35 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico on Oct 2, 2026 at 06:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.756, -104.375 |
| Time | Oct 2, 06:53 UTC |
| Location | 35 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyzx |
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 | 17 km | Sep 28, 07:21 UTC | 20 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.