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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 05:16:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 05:16:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.05800, -100.87300
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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    Distance: 269 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
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    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico

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