###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 128.4) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Geographic Context
This earthquake event occurred near Tapachula (approximately 122 km away) in Mexico, positioned along the Middle America Trench subduction zone.
Event Assessment
This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 10 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 45.6. The computed Calamity Score is 15 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: intensity (34), historical (17). Data for this event was sourced from scedc, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.
Regional Monitoring Context
Mexico has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Severity Value | 45.6 |
| Calamity Score | 15 / 100 |
| Confidence | 58% |
| Coordinates | 14.2298, -93.1475 |
| Nearest City | Tapachula (122 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-18T03:02:32.244Z |
| Source | https://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/Quakes/ci10248758.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.7 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | w |
| Region | ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 128.4) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ |
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.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 15/100, near Tapachula (Mexico), based on data from scedc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.