M4.2 earthquake — 4 km W of Aquiles Serdán 1ra. Sección, Mexico
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 4 km W of Aquiles Serdán 1ra. Sección, Mexico on Oct 10, 2026 at 07:47 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.819, -92.779 |
| Time | Oct 10, 07:47 UTC |
| Location | 4 km W of Aquiles Serdán 1ra. Sección, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1dh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 283 km | Oct 16, 11:39 UTC | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.