M5.2 earthquake — 86 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 86 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on Oct 17, 2026 at 13:59 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 | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.047, -92.855 |
| Time | Oct 17, 13:59 UTC |
| Location | 86 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000u309 |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 13 km | Oct 16, 04:42 UTC | 95 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.9 | 42 km | Oct 17, 01:03 UTC | 115 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 100 km | Oct 15, 21:29 UTC | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.5 | 113 km | Oct 15, 20:39 UTC | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.8 | 137 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.