M4.8 earthquake - 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico
10 h ago · 16 Oct 2026, 11:39 UTC 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico on 16 Oct 2026, 11:39 UTC at a depth of 109 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
Green alert: limited impact expected.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC
Also reported by GDACS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
GDACS alert level Green
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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