Disasters · Earthquake

M4.6 · Mexico

First tracked 19 August 2026 · Last updated 19 August 2026

M4.6

Magnitude

178 km

Depth

2,251,556

Population exposed

2.3 million in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M4.6 earthquake struck 28 km northeast of Niños Héroes, Mexico, at a depth of 178 km. The USGS and GDACS alert system rated the event red. An estimated 2,251,556 people were exposed to shaking from the event.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed