5.1Moderate

M 5.1 - 5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico

5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico

March 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M5.1
Moderate
Depth
112.3 km
below surface
Coordinates
15.5516ยฐN, 93.1759ยฐW
epicenter
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
2.2
Community Internet Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.1 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico at a depth of 112.3 km below the surface.

1 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.

The earthquake occurred on March 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7rp.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico earthquake?

This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.

Where was the 5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico at a depth of 112.3 km. A total of 1 people submitted felt reports.

M5.1 Moderate Earthquake - 5 km WSW of El Carmen, Mexico | USGS