M4.9 earthquake near Petatlán, Guerrero

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 30 km NE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico on 14 Sept 2022, 02:58 UTC at a depth of 28 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.

The nearest town in our records is Petatlán, about 42 km away in Guerrero, Mexico.