M4.8 earthquake — 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico on Oct 16, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 109 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 108.9 km |
| Coordinates | 15.278, -92.788 |
| Time | Oct 16, 11:39 UTC |
| Location | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2ph |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 150 km | Oct 16, 04:42 UTC | 95 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 185 km | Oct 15, 21:29 UTC | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.5 | 185 km | Oct 15, 20:39 UTC | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.2 | 283 km | Oct 10, 07:47 UTC | 4 km W of Aquiles Serdán 1ra. Sección, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.