On May 20, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M6.6 earthquake occurred near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.
The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.6 to M6.6.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
