M4.9 earthquake: El Arenal, Mexico
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near El Arenal, Mexico on October 7, 2026. It was recorded at 01:43 AM CST at a depth of 62 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.9
mb · Light
Depth
62 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
07:43:19 AM
October 7, 2026
Local time
01:43 AM
October 7, 2026 · CST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 99 km from Escuintla.
- Escuintla · 99 km SW
- Tapachula · 104 km W
- Mazatenango · 181 km W
- Quetzaltenango · 181 km W
- Totonicapán · 200 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, 690 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.2 earthquake on September 8, 2017.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 7, 2026 earthquake near El Arenal, Mexico?
The earthquake occurred near El Arenal, Mexico at 14.621° N, 93.189° W, at a depth of 62 km. The nearest town was Escuintla, about 99 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near El Arenal, Mexico?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.9 (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 Arenal, Mexico?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.