Earthquakes in Mexico — October 2026
15 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico during October 2026, an average of 0.5 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 26 km.
The month's largest event in Mexico was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near El Arenal, Mexico on 07 October 2026 at 07:43 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Mexico monthly average of 47 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 54 recorded the previous month.
87% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 13% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 1 range, 3 in the magnitude 2 range, 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 7 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 15 October, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near El Arenal, Mexico on 07 October at 62 km; M4.8 near El Colomo, Mexico on 02 October at 24 km; M4.8 near Soconusco, Mexico on 16 October at 109 km.
That is 68% below the 47 events Mexico averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Mexico, October 2026
15 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | El Arenal, Mexico | 61.7 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Soconusco, Mexico | 108.9 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 4.8 | El Colomo, Mexico | 24.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | 10.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Puerto Madero, Mexico | 10.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Aquiles Serdán 1ra. Sección, Mexico | 10.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Buenos Aires, Mexico | 71.3 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 3.1 | Estacion Coahuila, B.C., Mexico | 10.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 2.7 | Delta, B.C., Mexico | 15.3 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 2.7 | Primo Tapia, B.C., Mexico | 16.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 2.1 | Puebla, B.C., Mexico | 19.1 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 1.7 | Ensenada, B.C., Mexico | 14.0 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 1.7 | Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico | 7.9 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 1.3 | Progreso, B.C., Mexico | 2.9 | Mexico | View details View | |
| 1.3 | Tecate, B.C., Mexico | 4.4 | Mexico | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Mexico in October 2026?
15 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico during October 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Mexico in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near El Arenal, Mexico on 07 October 2026.
Other months in Mexico
Magnitudes for October 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.