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M4.9 Depth: 39.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 48 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-20 10:53:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 48 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on July 20, 2026 at 10:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
39.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 10:53:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.32350, -92.61560
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.9 km
Shallow
39.9 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.7

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 77 km away

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