EMSC · August 27, 2026
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake — 9 km NW of San Baltazar Guelavila, Mexico
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NW of San Baltazar Guelavila, Mexico on Aug 27, 2026, 11:31 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6), at a depth of about 64.5 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-09-01 14:15 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 4.1 · m
- Location
- 9 km NW of San Baltazar Guelavila, Mexico
- Local time at the epicentre
- Aug 27, 2026, 11:31 AM — CST, UTC-6
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-27 17:31 UTC
- Depth
- 64.5 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 16.750, -96.233
- 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 46,755 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 1,029,691 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| San Baltazar Guelavila | 9.1 km NW | 3,385 |
| San Pedro Totolápam | 11.9 km SW | 1,585 |
| San Juan del Río | 16.7 km NNE | 1,231 |
| San Lorenzo Albarradas | 17.7 km N | 1,512 |
| San Dionisio Ocotepec | 18.1 km WNW | 5,459 |
| Xaagá | 19.9 km NNW | 1,465 |
| Santiago Matatlán | 20.4 km NW | 3,441 |
| San Pedro Quiatoni | 21.8 km E | 2,792 |
| San Pablo Guilá | 22.8 km WNW | 4,303 |
| San Pablo Villa de Mitla | 23.6 km NW | 8,167 |
Earthquake history in this area
12 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5+ have been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Mexico.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
4 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 9 km NW of San Baltazar Guelavila, Mexico earthquake?
Magnitude 4.1 (m), at a depth of 64.5 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 27, 2026, 11:31 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6). In universal time: 2026-08-27 17:31 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 San Baltazar Guelavila, 9.1 km NW (population 3,385).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
Yes. The largest earthquake recorded within 200 km since 1960 was magnitude 7.7 (2 km ESE of San Agustín Loxicha, Mexico, 1978), and 4 further events were recorded within 100 km 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.