Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1601520 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-03-20 02:43:45 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-03-20 08:43:45 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-03-20 03:01:08 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 63.7 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Administration area | Oaxaca |
| Nearest settlement | Canada el Temascal |
| Distance | 1 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underground quake |