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M6.6 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX

UTC time: 2026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.6
Depth
10.0 km
Source
SCEDC

###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX

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M6.6 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX · 2026-05-20 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.6 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) S (az= 183.2) from Maneadero, B.C., MX · 2026-05-20 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

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.

Details

ID
096a142fb3d1029368659389d67993d719f7b4fb
Magnitude
M6.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 17:43:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
-56.03020, -122.26000
Temperature
2.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5
First 24 hours5
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM6.3
M5.42026-05-20 17:43:04 UTC32.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near Puerto Montt (Monde) M6.32026-05-20 17:43:05 UTC36.7 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise [Sea] M5.22026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC116.7 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.22026-05-20 18:36:18 UTC121.1 kmSOUTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE M5.12026-05-20 18:36:26 UTC121.6 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise

Comparison of seismic sources

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.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.610.0 km0.0 km
SCEDCM6.610.0 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥47
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-02-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02026-05-20 17:43:01 UTC37.2 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.12026-01-02 07:52:08 UTC213.2 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M5.02026-01-02 07:52:06 UTC211.3 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise M4.92025-04-14 09:18:57 UTC51.2 kmsouthern East Pacific Rise M4.82026-03-21 10:36:00 UTC80.8 kmSouthern East Pacific Rise

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
511
Country (24h)
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