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M4.1 Depth: 1.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Villa Hidalgo, Sonora (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 21:34:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Villa Hidalgo, Sonora (Mexico) on April 15, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 21:34:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Sonora
City
Villa Hidalgo
County
Villa Hidalgo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.18000, -109.28100
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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