Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 33 km SSE of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 33 km SSE of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico at Mar 17, 2026, 09:58 UTC, at a depth of 21 km. The epicentre was 39 km (24 mi) SSE of Puerto Escondido.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 17, 2026, 09:58 UTC |
| Depth | 21.4 km |
| Coordinates | 15.544, -96.912 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km NE of Puerto Ángel, Mexico | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km SSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | 44 km / 28 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.0 | 45 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km E of Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.3 | 14 km S of San Francisco Cozoaltepec, Mexico | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 13 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.