M4.9 earthquake - 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico
9 d ago · 7 Oct 2026, 07:43 UTC 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico
What happened
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico on 7 Oct 2026, 07:43 UTC at a depth of 62 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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