Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 5 km WSW of San Marcos, Mexico
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 5 km WSW of San Marcos, Mexico at Jan 16, 2026, 06:42 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 41 km (26 mi) WSW of Ayutla de los Libres. 37 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 16, 2026, 06:42 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.786, -99.436 |
| Felt reports | 37 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 3 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Mexico | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 5 km NE of Zacualpan, Mexico | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.1 | 2 km S of Cerro de Piedra, Mexico | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 4 km SE of San Andrés Playa Encantada (El Podrido), Mexico | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 8 km NNE of Marquelia, Mexico | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 7 km E of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km S of San Marcos, Mexico | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.3 | 2 km N of Apantla, Mexico | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 38 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.