A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded near 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on Jul 28, 2026, 5:35:14 AM (2026-07-28T05:35:14.794Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.0 km with coordinates 14.2390, -92.6259.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 13.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 232 km W of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The epicentre was located at 14.2390 latitude and -92.6259 longitude near 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico. The earthquake was shallow at 13.0 km depth.
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