EMSC · August 19, 2026
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake — 56 km NE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded near 56 km NE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on Aug 19, 2026, 11:34 PM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6), at a depth of about 16.0 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-08-24 13:45 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 4.0 · m
- Location
- 56 km NE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
- Local time at the epicentre
- Aug 19, 2026, 11:34 PM — CST, UTC-6
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-20 05:34 UTC
- Depth
- 16.0 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 14.140, -92.550
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- Catalog
- EMSC (Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo)
Epicentre and nearby recent earthquakes
The highlighted circle is this earthquake. Smaller circles are other events recorded nearby in the last 30 days.
What the shaking was like
Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
No intensity estimate was published for this event, which is usual for small earthquakes far from populated areas.
Who lives nearby
About 0 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 656,296 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Brisas Barra de Suchiate | 56.3 km NE | 13,743 |
| Ocós | 56.3 km NE | 4,417 |
| La Libertad | 63.2 km NE | 4,500 |
| La Blanca | 65.7 km NE | — |
| Puerto Madero | 66.0 km NNE | 9,557 |
| Ignacio López Rayón | 66.3 km NE | 1,573 |
| El Encanto | 67.4 km NNE | 1,726 |
| Tinajas 1ra. Sección | 68.5 km NNE | 1,055 |
| Champerico | 70.7 km ENE | 9,941 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 73.8 km NE | 14,606 |
Earthquake history in this area
No earthquake of magnitude 4.5+ has been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Mexico.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
179 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
M 4.2 OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.1 104 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.1 OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.0 OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.5 117 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.0 28 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
M 4.0 20 km NNE of Champerico, Guatemala
M 3.8 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 3.9 42 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 56 km NE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico earthquake?
Magnitude 4.0 (m), at a depth of 16.0 km. Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Exactly when did it happen?
Aug 19, 2026, 11:34 PM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6). In universal time: 2026-08-20 05:34 UTC.
Was it felt?
No “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted for this event. Small earthquakes usually pass unnoticed except very close to the epicentre.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Brisas Barra de Suchiate, 56.3 km NE (population 13,743).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
179 further events were recorded within 100 km of the epicentre in the last 30 days.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and, in Venezuela, FUNVISIS. Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.