Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 3 km NNE of Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 3 km NNE of Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico at Feb 23, 2026, 19:23 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 42 km (26 mi) WNW of Crucecita. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 23, 2026, 19:23 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.953, -96.479 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| 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 | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km NE of Puerto Ángel, Mexico | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km SSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.0 | 45 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km E of Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.2 | 33 km SSE of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.3 | 14 km S of San Francisco Cozoaltepec, Mexico | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 13 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.