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M4.0 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 20:17:53 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
282b2c1cd8e7fd1328a8671ebcccb61d3f255b54
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 20:17:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.36000, -114.30900

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 44 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 116 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 214 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico
  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 339 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Tortuga, Isla
    Distance: 402 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 224 m ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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