M4.8 earthquake: El Colomo, Mexico
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near El Colomo, Mexico on October 2, 2026. It was recorded at 12:53 AM CST at a depth of 24 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mww · Light
Depth
24 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:53:35 AM
October 2, 2026
Local time
12:53 AM
October 2, 2026 · CST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 33 km from Manzanillo.
- Manzanillo · 33 km S
- Tecoman · 55 km W
- Colima · 87 km SW
- Ciudad Guzman · 143 km SW
- Apatzingán · 216 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 63 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.0 earthquake on October 9, 1995.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 2, 2026 earthquake near El Colomo, Mexico?
The earthquake occurred near El Colomo, Mexico at 18.756° N, 104.375° W, at a depth of 24 km. The nearest town was Manzanillo, about 33 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near El Colomo, Mexico?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 4.8 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near El Colomo, Mexico?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.