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In the North Pacific Ocean 48 kilometer from Ometepec, Mexico, a shallow and significant M5.0 aftershock occurred deep in the night of Thursday November 14th, 2024.

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Earthquake Summary

This earthquake hit under water in the North Pacific Ocean, right off the coast of Mexico (2 mi offshore), 48 kilometer south-southwest of Ometepec in Guerrero. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 15 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.

Date and Time: Nov 14, 2024 03:16 (Mexico City Time)
- Nov 14, 2024 09:16 Universal Time.
Location: 48 km SSW of Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico.
Coordinates 16°17'12"N 98°33'40"W.
Map: Map of area around epicenter.
Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude: MAG 5.0
Detected by 268 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.035 .
Depth: 15 km (9 mi)
A very shallow depth.
Tsunami Risk: Low tsunami risk
Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's.
Always stay cautious - More info here.

Nearby towns and cities

This earthquake may have been felt in Mexico . Located 48 kilometer (30 mi) south-southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Ometepec (Guerrero, Mexico) is the nearest significant population center.

Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Acapulco de Juárez is located 157 km to the west-northwest. Oaxaca is located 214 km to the east-northeast. Chilpancingo is located 173 km to the northwest.

An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.

Overview of nearby places

Distance Place
48 km (30 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Ometepec

Guerrero, Mexico.
55 km (34 mi)
E from epicenter
Pinotepa Nacional

Oaxaca, Mexico.
94 km (58 mi)
NW from epicenter
Ayutla de los Libres

Guerrero, Mexico.
140 km (87 mi)
N from epicenter
Tlapa de Comonfort

Guerrero, Mexico.
144 km (89 mi)
NE from epicenter
Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco

Oaxaca, Mexico.
157 km (98 mi)
WNW from epicenter
Acapulco de Juárez

Guerrero, Mexico.
160 km (99 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Chilapa de Álvarez

Guerrero, Mexico.
165 km (103 mi)
ESE from epicenter
Puerto Escondido

Oaxaca, Mexico.
168 km (104 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Tixtla de Guerrero

Guerrero, Mexico.
173 km (107 mi)
NW from epicenter
Chilpancingo

Guerrero, Mexico.
184 km (114 mi)
NW from epicenter
Zumpango del Río

Guerrero, Mexico.
188 km (117 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León

Oaxaca, Mexico.
209 km (130 mi)
ENE from epicenter
Ocotlán de Morelos

Oaxaca, Mexico.
210 km (130 mi)
E from epicenter
Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz

Oaxaca, Mexico.
211 km (131 mi)
ENE from epicenter
Santa María Atzompa

Oaxaca, Mexico.
211 km (131 mi)
ENE from epicenter
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán

Oaxaca, Mexico.
214 km (133 mi)
ENE from epicenter
Oaxaca

Oaxaca, Mexico.
215 km (134 mi)
ENE from epicenter
San Antonio de la Cal

Oaxaca, Mexico.
220 km (137 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Acatlán de Osorio

Puebla, Mexico.
224 km (139 mi)
WNW from epicenter
Atoyac de Álvarez

Guerrero, Mexico.
239 km (149 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Ciudad de Huitzuco

Guerrero, Mexico.
244 km (152 mi)
WNW from epicenter
Técpan de Galeana

Guerrero, Mexico.
247 km (153 mi)
N from epicenter
Axochiapan

Morelos, Mexico.
251 km (156 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Iguala de la Independencia

Guerrero, Mexico.
258 km (160 mi)
N from epicenter
Izúcar de Matamoros

Puebla, Mexico.
266 km (165 mi)
ESE from epicenter
Crucecita

Oaxaca, Mexico.
267 km (166 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Jojutla

Morelos, Mexico.
267 km (166 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Zinacatepec

Puebla, Mexico.
268 km (167 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Altepexi

Puebla, Mexico.
269 km (167 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Tlaquiltenango

Morelos, Mexico.
270 km (168 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Teloloapan

Guerrero, Mexico.
271 km (168 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Ajalpan

Puebla, Mexico.
271 km (168 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Puente de Ixtla

Morelos, Mexico.
272 km (169 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Zacatepec

Morelos, Mexico.
272 km (169 mi)
NNE from epicenter
Tehuacán

Puebla, Mexico.
275 km (171 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Taxco de Alarcón

Guerrero, Mexico.
276 km (171 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Xoxocotla

Morelos, Mexico.
276 km (171 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Santa Rosa Treinta

Morelos, Mexico.
283 km (176 mi)
N from epicenter
Cuautla

Morelos, Mexico.
286 km (178 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Xochitepec

Morelos, Mexico.
290 km (180 mi)
NW from epicenter
Arcelia

Guerrero, Mexico.
291 km (181 mi)
N from epicenter
Yecapixtla

Morelos, Mexico.
292 km (181 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Emiliano Zapata

Morelos, Mexico.
292 km (181 mi)
N from epicenter
Atlixco

Puebla, Mexico.
294 km (183 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Temixco

Morelos, Mexico.
294 km (183 mi)
N from epicenter
Yautepec

Morelos, Mexico.
295 km (183 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Tres de Mayo

Morelos, Mexico.
296 km (184 mi)
NNW from epicenter
Jiutepec

Morelos, Mexico.
Cities and Towns around the epicenter of this earthquake.

Shaking reported by 286 people

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 286 people have reported shaking in 9 places, all within Mexico.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

  • Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero, Mexico: 38 people.
  • Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico: 36 people.
  • Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico: 35 people.
  • Quechultenango, Guerrero, Mexico: 34 people.
  • Zacatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico: 32 people.
  • Amuzgos, Oaxaca, Mexico: 31 people.
  • Cacahuatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico: 29 people.
  • Putla, Oaxaca, Mexico: 27 people.
  • Jicayán, Oaxaca, Mexico: 24 people.

This is likely an aftershock

This earthquake is likely an aftershock of the MAG-5 earthquake that struck 1 day earlier. That main earthquake hit 14 km (9 mi) east-southeast of the epicenter of this MAG-5.0 aftershock.

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

Classification Magnitude When Where
Foreshock M 3.1 3 days earlier
Nov 10, 2024 03:22 (Mexico City Time)
21 km (13 mi)
SSE from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.2 3 days earlier
Nov 10, 2024 04:10 (Mexico City Time)
55 km (34 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 4.0 2 days earlier
Nov 10, 2024 10:51 (Mexico City Time)
94 km (58 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.0 2 days earlier
Nov 10, 2024 12:35 (Mexico City Time)
45 km (28 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.9 2 days earlier
Nov 10, 2024 12:50 (Mexico City Time)
37 km (23 mi)
WNW from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.3 2 days earlier
Nov 11, 2024 00:43 (Mexico City Time)
95 km (59 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.2 2 days earlier
Nov 11, 2024 00:47 (Mexico City Time)
94 km (58 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.2 2 days earlier
Nov 11, 2024 00:52 (Mexico City Time)
95 km (59 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.3 1 day earlier
Nov 11, 2024 10:36 (Mexico City Time)
45 km (28 mi)
NE from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.1 5 hrs earlier
Nov 12, 2024 13:41 (Mexico City Time)
100 km (62 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.6 4 hrs earlier
Nov 12, 2024 13:56 (Mexico City Time)
96 km (60 mi)
ESE from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.1 2 hrs earlier
Nov 12, 2024 16:29 (Mexico City Time)
98 km (61 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Foreshock M 3.6 2 hrs earlier
Nov 12, 2024 16:37 (Mexico City Time)
87 km (54 mi)
E from Main Shock.
Main Shock M 5.0 Nov 12, 2024 18:18
(Mexico City Time)
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Aftershock M 4.4 2 mins later
Nov 12, 2024 18:20 (Mexico City Time)
44 km (27 mi)
SSW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 4.1 2 hrs later
Nov 12, 2024 20:06 (Mexico City Time)
28 km (17 mi)
SSW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.0 9 hrs later
Nov 13, 2024 03:33 (Mexico City Time)
38 km (24 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.7 21 hrs later
Nov 13, 2024 15:18 (Mexico City Time)
51 km (32 mi)
SSW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 4.1 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 02:19 (Mexico City Time)
49 km (31 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 4.1 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 02:21 (Mexico City Time)
54 km (34 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock
This Earthquake
M 5.0 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 03:16 (Mexico City Time)
14 km (9 mi)
WNW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.7 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 03:39 (Mexico City Time)
51 km (31 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.7 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 03:53 (Mexico City Time)
42 km (26 mi)
SSW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 4.1 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 04:19 (Mexico City Time)
50 km (31 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.7 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 04:23 (Mexico City Time)
68 km (42 mi)
SSW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.5 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 04:53 (Mexico City Time)
51 km (31 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 3.7 1 day later
Nov 14, 2024 04:54 (Mexico City Time)
52 km (32 mi)
SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock M 4.0 2 days later
Nov 14, 2024 06:33 (Mexico City Time)
97 km (60 mi)
ESE from Main Shock.
Detected MAG2.5+ earthquakes within within 100km (62 mi), that occurred in the three days before and after the main shock.

More earthquakes coming?

The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.

The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk

Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).

Earthquakes like this happen often in the region

Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. In total, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 2 months.

Low tsunami risk

DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.

Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.

Tsunami Risk Factors

Factor Under Sea? MAG-6.5 or stronger? Shallow depth?
Explanation Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami.
MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes.
MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's.
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor.
This Earthquake This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. Not this earthquake.
This earthquake had a magnitude of 5. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 15 km (9 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami.

Sources

Last updated 14/11/24 21:48 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.

  1. US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000nrp3
  2. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20241114_0000074
  3. Geonames.org: World Cities Database
  4. Google Maps: Static API
  5. Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database

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