M4.9 earthquake — 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico on Oct 7, 2026 at 07:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 62 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.7 km |
| Coordinates | 14.621, -93.189 |
| Time | Oct 7, 07:43 UTC |
| Location | 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0q1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 55 km | Oct 1, 08:14 UTC | 28 km SW of Buenos Aires, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 60 km | Oct 3, 20:33 UTC | 121 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 238 km | Oct 2, 11:35 UTC | 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.