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M4.8 earthquake 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico at Jan 21, 2026, 16:02 UTC, at a depth of 67 km. The epicentre was 22 km (14 mi) SSW of Huetamo de Nunez. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.8 mb
TimeJan 21, 2026, 16:02 UTC
Depth66.7 km
Coordinates18.442, -100.988
Felt reports2
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
4.11 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico39 km / 25 midepth 68 km
4.321 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico62 km / 39 midepth 65 km

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