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M4.9 earthquake 12 km SSW of Santiago Quiavicuzas, Mexico

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 12 km SSW of Santiago Quiavicuzas, Mexico at Apr 21, 2026, 14:52 UTC, at a depth of 73 km. The epicentre was 74 km (46 mi) NW of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.9 mww
TimeApr 21, 2026, 14:52 UTC
Depth73.1 km
Coordinates16.758, -95.767
Felt reports4
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.18 km NE of Santa María Guenagati, Mexico50 km / 31 midepth 85 km
4.13 km SE of El Chocolate, Mexico76 km / 47 midepth 93 km
4.49 km N of Santo Domingo Chihuitán, Mexico64 km / 40 midepth 91 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.