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M4.1 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 20:31:37 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On September 29, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 32 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.

Details

ID
19332e0f049020475f83aae039d2f637c3a06bc8
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
31.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 20:31:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.34800, -101.12900
Temperature
22.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.8 km
Shallow
31.8 km
31.8 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 246 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 288 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico

Radius · 50 km

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Airports

  • Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International AirportMexico · ZIH · MMZH
    45.1 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04

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

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 843 Catalogue entries

Of 842 other entries for this area and period, 218 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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