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M4.1 Depth: 74.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:36:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on September 1, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
74.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 18:36:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.12300, -92.92600
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.1 km
Intermediate
74.1 km
74.1 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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