Reported by SCEDC today.
It is the 5th strongest of the 64 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 7 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 1 September 2026.
What the source measured
SCEDC reported: ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 127.9) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
SCEDC recorded magnitude 5.6 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 127.9) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ.
Nearby, since 7 May 2026
- September 2, 2026 · score 21 · 0.0 km
- July 17, 2026 · score 35 · 1.7 km
- August 16, 2026 · score 11 · 3.6 km
How we know
One source: SCEDC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 21 out of 100, at 58 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 21 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 58% |
| Coordinates | 14.3909, -92.9873 |
| Nearest City | Tapachula (97 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-02T10:28:31.022Z |
| Source | https://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/Quakes/ci10251286.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.6 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | w |
| Region | ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 127.9) 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.
Series begins 8 March 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.
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