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M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 13:55:30 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on September 18, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
07926647f76e8765a8e18a96f6311e83c5982098
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 13:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.88200, -97.31100
Temperature
32.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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

  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 373 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico

Radius · 50 km

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Airports

  • Puerto Escondido International AirportMexico · PXM · MMPS
    23.7 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 843 Catalogue entries

Of 842 other entries for this area and period, 402 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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