Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 93.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mexico
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M4.2 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 31, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
32e5564066cee2e67699507d2c4679646f32451c
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
93.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 10:49:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.50700,
-93.45700
Temperature
31.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
93.6 km
93.6 km — deeper than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Mexico
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, 114 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
Mexico
3
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