M4.8

M 4.8 - 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico

Light Earthquake · January 22, 2026 · 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico

Key Insights

•This M4.8 light earthquake ranks #363 out of 470 events in the database.
•At M4.8, this is 0.9 points below the database average of M5.7.
•The 66.7 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).
•2 people reported feeling this earthquake via the USGS "Did You Feel It?" system, with a significance score of 355.

Depth

66.7 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Significance

355

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M4.8(mb)
Classification	Light Earthquake
Location	3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico
Date & Time	January 22, 2026 01:02:25
Coordinates	18.4417N, 100.9877W
Depth	66.7 km (Intermediate)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	2 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	2.0
Significance Score	355 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M4.8, this is classified as a Light earthquake. Earthquakes of this size are felt by most people and may cause minor damage near the epicenter.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000rr4h

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico earthquake?

The 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 mb, classified as a "Light" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant structural damage.

Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?

This earthquake struck at coordinates 18.4417N, 100.9877W, at a depth of 66.7 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant shaking at the surface.

Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.

How many people felt this earthquake?

2 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 2.0, indicating light shaking noticed by some people.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on January 22, 2026 at 01:02:25. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 355 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a relatively routine seismic event.

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Key Insights

•This M4.8 light earthquake ranks #363 out of 470 events in the database.

•At M4.8, this is 0.9 points below the database average of M5.7.

•The 66.7 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).

•2 people reported feeling this earthquake via the USGS "Did You Feel It?" system, with a significance score of 355.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude

M4.8(mb)

Classification

Light Earthquake

Location

3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico

Date & Time

January 22, 2026 01:02:25

Coordinates

18.4417N, 100.9877W

Depth

66.7 km (Intermediate)

Tsunami

Felt Reports

2 reports submitted to USGS

CDI (Community Intensity)

2.0

Significance Score

355 / 3,000

Status

reviewed