6 Sept 2026, 18:46 UTC · Sep 6, 2:46 PM ET

M4.8 earthquake 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico at Sep 6, 2:46 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 2 people reported feeling it.

M4.5 4 km SE of San Andrés Playa Encantada (El Podrido), MexicoM4.5 3 km W of Montecillos, MexicoM4.5 8 km NNE of Marquelia, MexicoM4.6 4 km WNW of Santiago Tepextla, MexicoM4.6 8 km SE of San Marcos, MexicoM4.7 28 km SW of Santiago Tepextla, MexicoM4.8 44 km SW of Copala, 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, MexicoM6.5 0 km W of San Marcos, Mexico
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.8 mww
Time6 Sept 2026, 18:46 UTC
Location16.347°, -99.296° – 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports2
USGS eventus7000terb
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 44 km SW of Copala, Mexico earthquake?

Magnitude 4.8 (mww), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.6.

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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