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2.9

Earthquake M 2.9 in the area of 16 km al NOROESTE de RIO GRANDE, OAX, 20 October 2026, 21:30 UTC

Recorded 6 d ago. Updated 16:01.

Magnitude
2.9
Time (UTC)
21:30:06
Depth
10 km
Coordinates
16.140 N 97.501 W
Source
SSN
Last revision
16:01

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What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 was recorded at a depth of 10 km, near 16 km al NOROESTE de RIO GRANDE, OAX, on 20/10 at 21:30 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 3.9). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 3.9). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 3.9). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 10 km.

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Estimated intensity near the epicentre
III

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M 2.9
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III
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