According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on October 15, 2026. It was recorded at 10:42 PM CST at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:42:40 AM
October 16, 2026
Local time
10:42 PM
October 15, 2026 · CST
The epicenter was about 125 km from Tapachula.
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 10 km | Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico · 86 km SW | 13 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Puerto Madero, Mexico · 115 km SW | 44 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 699 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on July 17, 2026.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico at 13.934° N, 92.862° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Tapachula, about 125 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.7 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
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