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M4.8 earthquake 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico at Sep 6, 2026, 18:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 72 km (45 mi) SSW of Ayutla de los Libres. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.8 mww
TimeSep 6, 2026, 18:46 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates16.347, -99.296
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
4.16 km NNW of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico95 km / 59 midepth 32 km

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