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M5.9 earthquake — 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico

M5.9 earthquake near 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico

A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on Jul 28, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 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

MagnitudeM5.9
Depth13.0 km
Coordinates14.239, -92.626
TimeJul 28, 05:35 UTC
Location54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
USGS event IDus6000tgau

What this magnitude typically means

Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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.

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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.