Reported by GFZ 166 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 7 recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 March 2026 — one other scored the same. The last comparable one was on 14 March 2026. 3 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Near Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico
Nearby, since 10 March 2026
- March 17, 2026 · score 5 · 0.0 km
- July 15, 2026 · score 1 · 12.1 km
- March 14, 2026 · score 3 · 13.0 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 15.5940, -96.3530 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-17T08:14:35.870Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026fhtb |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.55 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Near Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 5/100, in Near Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 194 scientific monitoring sources.