Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 99 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 99 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico at Jan 16, 2026, 23:05 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 101 km (63 mi) SSW of Puerto Escondido.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 16, 2026, 23:05 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.076, -97.541 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 8 km SSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.0 | 45 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 33 km SSE of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 21 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.