Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 2.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
México
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M4.3 Earthquake near México (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near México (Mexico) on January 31, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3d16a9358ffc60834a4c9447e31f097c7e74e3bf
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 14:45:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.47800,
-99.11200
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 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
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Popocatepetl Activity reported
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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