M4.3 Earthquake 4 km SSW of El Pacayal, Mexico — July 10, 2026
2026-07-10 20:59:35 UTC (2026-07-10) · approx. 2:59 PM UTC-6 local
On July 10, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 4 km SSW of El Pacayal, Mexico, at a depth of 222.9 km and coordinates 15.5551°, -92.0516°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-92.0516°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near El Pacayal, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 4 km SSW of El Pacayal, Mexico on July 10, 2026 at 20:59 UTC had a depth of 222.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szki). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 10, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 4 km SSW of El Pacayal, Mexico — July 10, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szki/