A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near northern East Pacific Rise on Aug 28, 2026, 2:39:17 AM (2026-08-28T02:39:17.518Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 8.4191, -103.4604.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.0 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 10.0 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: 1,017 km SSW of Acapulco, Mexico.
The epicentre was located at 8.4191 latitude and -103.4604 longitude near northern East Pacific Rise. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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