| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.8 km |
| Coordinates | 15.945, -95.606 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-20 11:30:13.157 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Salina Cruz (Mexico - MX), about 51.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -95.606 and latitude 15.945.
| Location | Salina Cruz |
| Country | Mexico (MX) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Salina Cruz | 51.0 km |
| Santo Domingo Tehuantepec | 57.5 km |
| Juchitán de Zaragoza | 83.2 km |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 170.6 km |
| Oaxaca City | 172.6 km |
| Tonalá | 198.7 km |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 217.8 km |
| Acayucan | 235.0 km |
| Loma Bonita | 242.5 km |
| Jáltipan de Morelos | 244.2 km |
| San Juan Bautista Tuxtla | 244.9 km |
| Villaflores | 251.9 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
M 4.0
Salina Cruz
Mexico · 2026-06-26 03:45 UTC
64.3 km
M 4.2
Oaxaca City
Mexico · 2026-05-27 10:34 UTC
95.4 km
M 5.0
Salina Cruz
Mexico · 2026-04-21 14:52 UTC
93.6 km
M 4.7
Salina Cruz
Mexico · 2026-04-17 00:58 UTC
75.8 km
M 4.3
Oaxaca City
Mexico · 2026-03-17 15:36 UTC
93.3 km
M 4.4
Oaxaca City
Mexico · 2026-02-23 19:23 UTC
93.4 km
M 4.6
Salina Cruz
Mexico · 2026-01-31 09:58 UTC
16.9 km
M 4.5
Oaxaca City
Mexico · 2026-01-29 22:06 UTC
76.7 km
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