M4.6 earthquake — 97 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 97 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico on Oct 22, 2026 at 03:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 49 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 49.1 km |
| Coordinates | 14.861, -93.839 |
| Time | Oct 22, 03:35 UTC |
| Location | 97 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000u40r |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 110 km | Oct 17, 01:03 UTC | 115 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.8 | 122 km | Oct 16, 11:39 UTC | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico |
| M5.2 | 139 km | Oct 17, 13:59 UTC | 86 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.7 | 147 km | Oct 16, 04:42 UTC | 95 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 234 km | Oct 15, 21:29 UTC | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.5 | 242 km | Oct 15, 20:39 UTC | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.