El Palmarcito, Mexico — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico late Wednesday night.

What happened: The quake hit at 10:35 PM CDT, centered about 97 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of El Palmarcito, Mexico, at a depth of about 49 kilometers (30 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event has been reviewed by USGS seismologists. No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake.

Impacts: Shaking may have been felt in nearby coastal communities. No damage reports have been received at this time. Quakes of this size can rattle dishes and furniture but rarely cause significant structural damage at this depth.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.

- Stay away from windows and heavy furniture that could fall.

- After the shaking, check your home for gas leaks, cracked walls, and fallen objects before re-entering damaged rooms.

- Be ready for aftershocks — smaller quakes can follow in the hours and days after the main shock.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 21, 2026.