M4.5 earthquake - 282 km WSW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 282 km WSW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico on 12 Oct 2023, 10:08 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.