M4.8 earthquake: Soconusco, Mexico
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Soconusco, Mexico on October 16, 2026. It was recorded at 05:39 AM CST at a depth of 109 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
109 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
11:39:44 AM
October 16, 2026
Local time
05:39 AM
October 16, 2026 · CST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 18 km from Escuintla.
- Escuintla · 18 km W
- Tapachula · 70 km NW
- Huehuetenango · 141 km W
- Quetzaltenango · 145 km W
- Totonicapán · 159 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, 307 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 16, 2026 earthquake near Soconusco, Mexico?
The earthquake occurred near Soconusco, Mexico at 15.278° N, 92.788° W, at a depth of 109 km. The nearest town was Escuintla, about 18 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Soconusco, Mexico?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 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 Soconusco, Mexico?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.