Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 47.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Michoacán · Aquila
Country overviewMexico · Michoacán
M4.1 Earthquake near Aquila, Michoacán (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Aquila, Michoacán (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 48 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
47.5 km
47.5 km — close to the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 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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