In the morning of Saturday July 18th, 2026, a shallow and significant M5.8 aftershock hit in the North Pacific Ocean 99 kilometer from Tapachula, Mexico. Roughly 9 million people may have felt this earthquake. Guatemala is also near its epicenter.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the North Pacific Ocean, 73 kilometers (45 mi) off the coast of Mexico, 99 kilometer southwest of Tapachula in Chiapas. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 13 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jul 18, 2026 11:26 (Mexico City Time) - Jul 18, 2026 17:26 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 99 km SW of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. Coordinates 14°14'23"N 92°51'53"W. |
| Map: | ![]() Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.8 Detected by 62 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.039 . |
| Depth: | 13 km (8 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Max. Intensity: | V
Moderate On the Modified Mercalli Scale. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Minimal impact predicted
Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities.
The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact.
Roughly 9 million people exposed to shaking
The USGS has published a report estimating the number of people exposed to this earthquake. Acoording to their analysis, roughly 9 million have been exposed to shaking at an MMI level of II or higher.
Light shaking and likely no damage may have been experienced by an estimated 1,138,000 people. At IV, it is the highest MMI level this earthquake has caused. Intensity level III was experienced by the majority of people (around 7 million). In their region, weak shaking and probably no damage can be expected.
People in 2 countries have been exposed to shaking. Roughly 7.3 million people were exposed to shaking in Guatemala , with level IV (light shaking, likely no damage) as the highest recorded. In Mexico , around 1.4 million people.
| People | MMI Level | Shaking | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | I |
Not noticable | None |
| 633,500 | II |
Very weak | None |
| 6,958,000 | III |
Weak | Probably none |
| 1,138,000 | IV |
Light | Likely none |
| 0 | V |
Moderate | Very light |
| 0 | VI |
Strong | Light |
| 0 | VII |
Very Strong | Moderate |
| 0 | VIII |
Severe | Moderate to heavy |
| 0 | IX |
Violent | Heavy |
| 0 | X |
Extreme | Very heavy |
Nearby towns and cities
3 countries can be found within 300km of the epicenter of this earthquake: Mexico and Guatemala . Futher away, this earthquake may also have been felt in El Salvador.
Located 99 kilometer (62 mi) southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Tapachula (Chiapas, Mexico) is the nearest significant population center. The intensity of shaking and damage in Tapachula is estimated to be around level IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (light shaking, likely no damage).
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Guatemala City is located 257 km to the east (intensity unknown, possibly low). Tapachula is located 99 km to the north-east and experienced an intensity of IV (light shaking, likely no damage). Mixco is located 247 km to the east (intensity unknown, possibly low).
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake. Where available, the estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale in each place is included. Places where this information is omitted likely experienced little impact.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place | Intensity (MMI) |
|---|---|---|
| 99 km (62 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tapachula Chiapas, Mexico. |
IV
Light |
| 109 km (68 mi) NE from epicenter |
Huixtla Chiapas, Mexico. |
IV
Light |
| 113 km (70 mi) NE from epicenter |
Cacahoatán Chiapas, Mexico. |
III
Weak |
| 119 km (74 mi) NE from epicenter |
Coatepeque Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 132 km (82 mi) E from epicenter |
Retalhuleu Retalhuleu, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 132 km (82 mi) E from epicenter |
Nuevo San Carlos Retalhuleu, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 133 km (83 mi) N from epicenter |
Mapastepec Chiapas, Mexico. |
IV
Light |
| 133 km (83 mi) NE from epicenter |
Colomba Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 141 km (88 mi) NE from epicenter |
San Marcos San Marcos, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 142 km (88 mi) NE from epicenter |
Motozintla Chiapas, Mexico. |
III
Weak |
| 144 km (89 mi) NE from epicenter |
San Pedro Sacatepéquez San Marcos, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 146 km (91 mi) E from epicenter |
El Palmar Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 150 km (93 mi) E from epicenter |
Mazatenango Suchitepeque, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 151 km (94 mi) NE from epicenter |
Ostuncalco Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 153 km (95 mi) NE from epicenter |
Comitancillo San Marcos, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 157 km (98 mi) NE from epicenter |
La Esperanza Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 157 km (98 mi) E from epicenter |
San Pablo Jocopilas Suchitepeque, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 159 km (99 mi) NE from epicenter |
Quetzaltenango Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 162 km (101 mi) E from epicenter |
Tiquisate Escuintla, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 164 km (102 mi) NE from epicenter |
Cantel Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 165 km (103 mi) N from epicenter |
Pijijiapan Chiapas, Mexico. |
III
Weak |
| 169 km (105 mi) E from epicenter |
Chicacao Suchitepeque, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 172 km (107 mi) NE from epicenter |
San Francisco El Alto Totonicapán, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 176 km (109 mi) NE from epicenter |
Comalapa Chiapas, Mexico. |
III
Weak |
| 178 km (111 mi) NE from epicenter |
Totonicapán Totonicapán, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 179 km (111 mi) E from epicenter |
Nahualá Sololá, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 180 km (112 mi) NE from epicenter |
Momostenango Totonicapán, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 182 km (113 mi) E from epicenter |
Santiago Atitlán Sololá, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 190 km (118 mi) E from epicenter |
Sololá Sololá, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 192 km (119 mi) NE from epicenter |
Huehuetenango Huehuetenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 196 km (122 mi) E from epicenter |
La Gomera Escuintla, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 199 km (124 mi) E from epicenter |
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa Escuintla, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 201 km (125 mi) NE from epicenter |
Jacaltenango Huehuetenango, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 204 km (127 mi) NE from epicenter |
Chichicastenango Quiché, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
| 224 km (139 mi) E from epicenter |
Escuintla Escuintla, Guatemala. |
|
| 225 km (140 mi) E from epicenter |
Chimaltenango Chimaltenango, Guatemala. |
|
| 226 km (140 mi) N from epicenter |
Villaflores Chiapas, Mexico. |
|
| 232 km (144 mi) E from epicenter |
Antigua Guatemala Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. |
|
| 237 km (147 mi) N from epicenter |
Comitán Chiapas, Mexico. |
|
| 242 km (150 mi) E from epicenter |
Amatitlán Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 245 km (152 mi) E from epicenter |
San Juan Sacatepéquez Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 247 km (153 mi) E from epicenter |
Mixco Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 248 km (154 mi) E from epicenter |
Villa Nueva Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 250 km (155 mi) E from epicenter |
Petapa Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 252 km (157 mi) E from epicenter |
Villa Canales Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 257 km (160 mi) E from epicenter |
Guatemala City Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 257 km (160 mi) E from epicenter |
Santa Catarina Pinula Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 260 km (162 mi) E from epicenter |
Chinautla Guatemala, Guatemala. |
|
| 270 km (168 mi) E from epicenter |
Barberena Santa Rosa, Guatemala. |
|
| 278 km (173 mi) N from epicenter |
San Cristóbal de las Casas Chiapas, Mexico. |
|
| 281 km (175 mi) N from epicenter |
Tuxtla Chiapas, Mexico. |
|
| 290 km (180 mi) E from epicenter |
Salamá Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. |
|
| 293 km (182 mi) E from epicenter |
Sanarate El Progreso, Guatemala. |
|
| 301 km (187 mi) NE from epicenter |
Cobán Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. |
|
| 313 km (194 mi) E from epicenter |
Jalapa Jalapa, Guatemala. |
|
| 320 km (199 mi) E from epicenter |
Jutiapa Jutiapa, Guatemala. |
|
| 328 km (204 mi) E from epicenter |
Ahuachapán Ahuachapán, El Salvador. |
|
| 330 km (205 mi) NW from epicenter |
Salina Cruz Oaxaca, Mexico. |
|
| 344 km (214 mi) E from epicenter |
Sonsonate Sonsonate, El Salvador. |
|
| 357 km (222 mi) E from epicenter |
Santa Ana Santa Ana, El Salvador. |
|
| 363 km (226 mi) E from epicenter |
Chiquimula Chiquimula, Guatemala. |
|
| 368 km (229 mi) E from epicenter |
Zacapa Zacapa, Guatemala. |
|
| 391 km (243 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tenosique Tabasco, Mexico. |
|
| 392 km (244 mi) E from epicenter |
Santa Tecla La Libertad, El Salvador. |
|
| 399 km (248 mi) E from epicenter |
Ayutuxtepeque San Salvador, El Salvador. |
Earthquake Intensity Map
The intensity in shaking and damage by this earthquake is illustrated through the map below. The highest intensity measured for this earthquake is IV.
This is likely an aftershock
Approximately 1 day before this earthquake hit, a larger 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck 44 km (27 mi) north of this one. For that reason, we classify the Mag. 5.8 earthquake as an aftershock.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
3 days earlier Jul 14, 2026 17:45 (Mexico City Time) | 16 km (10 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.1 |
2 days earlier Jul 15, 2026 01:34 (Mexico City Time) | 78 km (48 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
2 days earlier Jul 15, 2026 10:24 (Mexico City Time) | 58 km (36 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
1 day earlier Jul 16, 2026 02:05 (Mexico City Time) | 67 km (42 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
20 hrs earlier Jul 16, 2026 13:02 (Mexico City Time) | 68 km (42 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
1 hr earlier Jul 17, 2026 07:20 (Mexico City Time) | 45 km (28 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock | M 7.3 |
Jul 17, 2026 08:48 (Mexico City Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 5.2 |
6 mins later Jul 17, 2026 08:55 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (29 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
7 mins later Jul 17, 2026 08:55 (Mexico City Time) | 95 km (59 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
8 mins later Jul 17, 2026 08:56 (Mexico City Time) | 80 km (50 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
17 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:05 (Mexico City Time) | 60 km (37 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
21 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:09 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (28 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.3 |
26 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:14 (Mexico City Time) | 37 km (23 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
31 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:19 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (35 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 6.4 |
31 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:20 (Mexico City Time) | 55 km (34 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
38 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:26 (Mexico City Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
42 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:30 (Mexico City Time) | 34 km (21 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
46 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:34 (Mexico City Time) | 80 km (50 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
46 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:34 (Mexico City Time) | 58 km (36 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
48 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:37 (Mexico City Time) | 28 km (17 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
53 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:41 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (47 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
57 mins later Jul 17, 2026 09:45 (Mexico City Time) | 33 km (21 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 09:53 (Mexico City Time) | 5 km (2.8 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 09:57 (Mexico City Time) | 57 km (35 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 10:00 (Mexico City Time) | 37 km (23 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 10:01 (Mexico City Time) | 40 km (25 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 10:06 (Mexico City Time) | 80 km (50 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 10:07 (Mexico City Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 hr later Jul 17, 2026 10:16 (Mexico City Time) | 84 km (52 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 10:25 (Mexico City Time) | 47 km (29 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 10:33 (Mexico City Time) | 99 km (61 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 10:42 (Mexico City Time) | 73 km (45 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 10:44 (Mexico City Time) | 77 km (48 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 10:57 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (35 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:00 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (29 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:03 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (27 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:15 (Mexico City Time) | 30 km (19 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:22 (Mexico City Time) | 94 km (58 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:23 (Mexico City Time) | 49 km (30 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:27 (Mexico City Time) | 22 km (13 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:32 (Mexico City Time) | 53 km (33 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:36 (Mexico City Time) | 13 km (8 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:42 (Mexico City Time) | 60 km (37 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:43 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (35 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:44 (Mexico City Time) | 17 km (11 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:53 (Mexico City Time) | 18 km (11 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 11:55 (Mexico City Time) | 63 km (39 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 12:09 (Mexico City Time) | 85 km (53 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 12:10 (Mexico City Time) | 34 km (21 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 12:12 (Mexico City Time) | 18 km (11 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
3 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 12:17 (Mexico City Time) | 40 km (25 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
4 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 12:26 (Mexico City Time) | 39 km (24 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
4 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 13:09 (Mexico City Time) | 51 km (32 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
4 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 13:17 (Mexico City Time) | 53 km (33 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
5 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 13:22 (Mexico City Time) | 67 km (42 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
5 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 14:02 (Mexico City Time) | 32 km (20 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
6 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 14:35 (Mexico City Time) | 61 km (38 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
6 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 15:11 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (28 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
6 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 15:11 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (28 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
7 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 15:38 (Mexico City Time) | 51 km (31 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
7 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 15:43 (Mexico City Time) | 31 km (20 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
7 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:00 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (46 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
7 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:13 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (29 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:20 (Mexico City Time) | 91 km (56 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:32 (Mexico City Time) | 14 km (9 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:34 (Mexico City Time) | 79 km (49 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:36 (Mexico City Time) | 67 km (42 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:51 (Mexico City Time) | 48 km (30 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:54 (Mexico City Time) | 34 km (21 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 16:59 (Mexico City Time) | 42 km (26 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 17:05 (Mexico City Time) | 33 km (20 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 17:12 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (47 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
9 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 17:35 (Mexico City Time) | 45 km (28 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
9 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 17:46 (Mexico City Time) | 97 km (60 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
9 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 17:48 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (35 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
9 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 17:48 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (35 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
10 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 18:21 (Mexico City Time) | 42 km (26 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
10 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 18:53 (Mexico City Time) | 43 km (26 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
10 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 19:11 (Mexico City Time) | 30 km (19 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
11 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 19:49 (Mexico City Time) | 47 km (29 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
11 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 20:00 (Mexico City Time) | 62 km (38 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
12 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 20:29 (Mexico City Time) | 40 km (25 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
12 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 21:12 (Mexico City Time) | 37 km (23 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
13 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 21:22 (Mexico City Time) | 74 km (46 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
13 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 22:09 (Mexico City Time) | 74 km (46 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
13 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 22:13 (Mexico City Time) | 86 km (53 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
14 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 22:28 (Mexico City Time) | 59 km (37 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
14 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 22:28 (Mexico City Time) | 20 km (12 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
14 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 22:40 (Mexico City Time) | 47 km (29 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
15 hrs later Jul 17, 2026 23:26 (Mexico City Time) | 36 km (22 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
15 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 00:10 (Mexico City Time) | 41 km (25 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
15 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 00:14 (Mexico City Time) | 82 km (51 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.3 |
16 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 00:51 (Mexico City Time) | 40 km (25 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
17 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 01:20 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (28 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
17 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 01:27 (Mexico City Time) | 78 km (48 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
17 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 01:46 (Mexico City Time) | 31 km (19 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
17 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 01:55 (Mexico City Time) | 88 km (55 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
18 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 02:29 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (35 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
18 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 02:54 (Mexico City Time) | 93 km (58 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
18 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 02:59 (Mexico City Time) | 79 km (49 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
18 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 03:17 (Mexico City Time) | 92 km (57 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
19 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 03:34 (Mexico City Time) | 14 km (9 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
19 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 03:51 (Mexico City Time) | 62 km (39 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.2 |
19 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 03:59 (Mexico City Time) | 29 km (18 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
19 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 04:08 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (28 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 04:26 (Mexico City Time) | 72 km (44 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 04:32 (Mexico City Time) | 66 km (41 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 04:35 (Mexico City Time) | 63 km (39 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 04:44 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (34 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 04:47 (Mexico City Time) | 86 km (54 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 05:03 (Mexico City Time) | 79 km (49 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
20 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 05:13 (Mexico City Time) | 61 km (38 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
21 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 05:22 (Mexico City Time) | 52 km (33 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
21 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 05:30 (Mexico City Time) | 79 km (49 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
21 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 05:30 (Mexico City Time) | 61 km (38 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
21 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 05:49 (Mexico City Time) | 53 km (33 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
22 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 06:40 (Mexico City Time) | 48 km (30 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
22 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 06:42 (Mexico City Time) | 36 km (22 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
23 hrs later Jul 18, 2026 07:28 (Mexico City Time) | 90 km (56 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 10:55 (Mexico City Time) | 45 km (28 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 11:01 (Mexico City Time) | 19 km (12 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock This Earthquake |
M 5.8 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 11:26 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (27 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 11:36 (Mexico City Time) | 86 km (54 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 12:17 (Mexico City Time) | 86 km (54 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 15:06 (Mexico City Time) | 71 km (44 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 15:35 (Mexico City Time) | 30 km (18 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 15:46 (Mexico City Time) | 84 km (52 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 15:53 (Mexico City Time) | 63 km (39 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 15:59 (Mexico City Time) | 99 km (62 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 16:11 (Mexico City Time) | 62 km (39 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 16:15 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 16:38 (Mexico City Time) | 80 km (50 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 16:49 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 16:54 (Mexico City Time) | 64 km (40 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 17:38 (Mexico City Time) | 50 km (31 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 18:33 (Mexico City Time) | 12 km (7 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 19:03 (Mexico City Time) | 51 km (31 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.3 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 19:47 (Mexico City Time) | 76 km (47 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 19:50 (Mexico City Time) | 70 km (43 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 20:01 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (27 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.3 |
1 day later Jul 18, 2026 20:18 (Mexico City Time) | 61 km (38 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 21:18 (Mexico City Time) | 57 km (36 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 21:27 (Mexico City Time) | 48 km (30 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 22:15 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 22:35 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (47 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 22:35 (Mexico City Time) | 40 km (25 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 22:38 (Mexico City Time) | 85 km (53 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 22:38 (Mexico City Time) | 66 km (41 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 22:54 (Mexico City Time) | 100 km (62 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 23:22 (Mexico City Time) | 79 km (49 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 18, 2026 23:36 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 00:17 (Mexico City Time) | 28 km (18 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 01:02 (Mexico City Time) | 91 km (57 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 01:20 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (47 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 02:10 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (46 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 02:51 (Mexico City Time) | 36 km (23 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 02:55 (Mexico City Time) | 25 km (15 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 02:55 (Mexico City Time) | 25 km (15 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 03:01 (Mexico City Time) | 68 km (42 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 03:05 (Mexico City Time) | 66 km (41 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 03:53 (Mexico City Time) | 84 km (52 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 04:03 (Mexico City Time) | 92 km (57 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 04:14 (Mexico City Time) | 48 km (30 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 04:18 (Mexico City Time) | 81 km (50 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 04:39 (Mexico City Time) | 67 km (41 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 04:43 (Mexico City Time) | 74 km (46 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 04:51 (Mexico City Time) | 59 km (37 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 07:33 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 08:01 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (29 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 08:21 (Mexico City Time) | 21 km (13 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 09:20 (Mexico City Time) | 52 km (32 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 09:44 (Mexico City Time) | 49 km (31 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 09:48 (Mexico City Time) | 43 km (27 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 10:01 (Mexico City Time) | 72 km (45 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 10:05 (Mexico City Time) | 14 km (9 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 10:32 (Mexico City Time) | 60 km (37 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.5 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 11:45 (Mexico City Time) | 52 km (32 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 12:40 (Mexico City Time) | 65 km (40 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 13:38 (Mexico City Time) | 100 km (62 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 15:15 (Mexico City Time) | 77 km (48 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 16:11 (Mexico City Time) | 83 km (51 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 16:41 (Mexico City Time) | 48 km (30 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 17:48 (Mexico City Time) | 70 km (43 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 18:32 (Mexico City Time) | 82 km (51 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 19:06 (Mexico City Time) | 96 km (60 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 19:53 (Mexico City Time) | 31 km (20 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 19:54 (Mexico City Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Jul 19, 2026 20:09 (Mexico City Time) | 61 km (38 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 19, 2026 21:50 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 19, 2026 22:00 (Mexico City Time) | 68 km (42 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 19, 2026 22:22 (Mexico City Time) | 72 km (45 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 00:08 (Mexico City Time) | 85 km (53 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 00:22 (Mexico City Time) | 66 km (41 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 00:40 (Mexico City Time) | 68 km (42 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 01:19 (Mexico City Time) | 30 km (19 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 01:41 (Mexico City Time) | 62 km (38 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 02:14 (Mexico City Time) | 76 km (47 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 03:21 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (28 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 03:36 (Mexico City Time) | 78 km (48 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 03:43 (Mexico City Time) | 53 km (33 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 04:07 (Mexico City Time) | 83 km (52 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 04:24 (Mexico City Time) | 75 km (46 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 04:28 (Mexico City Time) | 80 km (50 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 04:53 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (29 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 05:10 (Mexico City Time) | 47 km (29 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 07:36 (Mexico City Time) | 56 km (34 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 08:13 (Mexico City Time) | 82 km (51 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 08:49 (Mexico City Time) | 24 km (15 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 09:14 (Mexico City Time) | 17 km (11 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 14:12 (Mexico City Time) | 76 km (47 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 14:41 (Mexico City Time) | 46 km (29 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 14:53 (Mexico City Time) | 31 km (20 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 15:20 (Mexico City Time) | 51 km (32 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 16:37 (Mexico City Time) | 76 km (47 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 16:58 (Mexico City Time) | 66 km (41 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 17:02 (Mexico City Time) | 65 km (40 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 17:17 (Mexico City Time) | 73 km (45 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 18:48 (Mexico City Time) | 74 km (46 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
3 days later Jul 20, 2026 20:40 (Mexico City Time) | 69 km (43 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
4 days later Jul 20, 2026 23:06 (Mexico City Time) | 45 km (28 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 00:43 (Mexico City Time) | 49 km (30 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 02:56 (Mexico City Time) | 23 km (14 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:01 (Mexico City Time) | 89 km (55 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:10 (Mexico City Time) | 64 km (40 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:21 (Mexico City Time) | 95 km (59 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:24 (Mexico City Time) | 64 km (40 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:43 (Mexico City Time) | 71 km (44 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:53 (Mexico City Time) | 50 km (31 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 03:59 (Mexico City Time) | 74 km (46 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 04:26 (Mexico City Time) | 63 km (39 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 04:34 (Mexico City Time) | 72 km (45 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 04:46 (Mexico City Time) | 70 km (44 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 06:31 (Mexico City Time) | 44 km (27 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 06:42 (Mexico City Time) | 72 km (45 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 08:59 (Mexico City Time) | 71 km (44 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 09:21 (Mexico City Time) | 53 km (33 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
4 days later Jul 21, 2026 10:13 (Mexico City Time) | 81 km (51 mi) S from 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.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
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, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.8 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 4 months.
Low tsunami risk
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 5.8. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 13 km (8 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 08/08/26 19:18 (). 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.

