Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 25.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mexico
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M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on September 8, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
01bf3761853526bd75a1159da9e3d39dc42e9ca7
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 06:58:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.23500,
-101.03700
Temperature
29.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.9 km
25.9 km — shallower than the regional average (44.7 km)
Regional average: 44.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Popocatepetl Activity reported
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 835 Catalogue entries
Of 834 other entries for this area and period, 403 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Mexico
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