17 Oct 2025, 13:35 UTC · Oct 17, 9:35 AM ET

M4.5 earthquake 20 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 20 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico at Oct 17, 9:35 AM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.5 20 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, MexicoM4.6 4 km WNW of Santiago Tepextla, MexicoM4.7 28 km SW of Santiago Tepextla, MexicoM4.8 44 km SW of Copala, MexicoM4.8 65 km S of Corralero, MexicoM4.8 30 km S of Corralero, MexicoM4.9 12 km SSW of Santo Domingo Armenta, MexicoM4.9 5 km WSW of San Marcos, MexicoM5.1 2 km S of Cerro de Piedra, MexicoM5.1 13 km SW of San Nicolás, MexicoM5.2 3 km SW of Acatepec, MexicoM5.5 0 km SW of San Juan Jicayán, MexicoM6.5 0 km W of San Marcos, Mexico
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.5 mb
Time17 Oct 2025, 13:35 UTC
Location16.354°, -98.831° – 20 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000rhsb
Within 100 km

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4.95 km WSW of San Marcos, MexicoJan 16, 1:42 AM
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4.844 km SW of Copala, MexicoSep 6, 2:46 PM
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4.865 km S of Corralero, MexicoFeb 17, 7:19 PM
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4.830 km S of Corralero, MexicoFeb 13, 1:03 AM
246 d ago
10 km1 report
4.728 km SW of Santiago Tepextla, MexicoMar 28, 8:29 AM
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10 km–
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 20 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico earthquake?

Magnitude 4.5 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M4.5 earthquake 20 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico