Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.7 earthquake 8 km NNE of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 8 km NNE of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico at Feb 8, 2026, 21:42 UTC, at a depth of 22 km. The epicentre was 20 km (12 mi) NE of Puerto Escondido. 73 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.7 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 8, 2026, 21:42 UTC |
| Depth | 22.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.969, -96.921 |
| Felt reports | 73 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 27 km SE of Puerto Ángel, Mexico | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km NE of Puerto Ángel, Mexico | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km SSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.0 | 45 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km E of Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.2 | 33 km SSE of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.3 | 14 km S of San Francisco Cozoaltepec, Mexico | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.4 | 3 km NNE of Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.