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M4.0 Depth: 22.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 09:41:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 09:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
22.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 09:41:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29200, -101.21000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.8 km
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 km — shallower than the regional average (47.1 km)
Regional average: 47.1 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

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