According to USGS, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Mexico on October 16, 2026. It was recorded at 07:03 PM CST at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.9
mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:03:00 AM
October 17, 2026
Local time
07:03 PM
October 16, 2026 · CST
The epicenter was about 141 km from Tapachula.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake 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 | 42 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 640 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 Puerto Madero, Mexico at 14.058° N, 93.248° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Tapachula, about 141 km away.
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.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
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