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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE JALISCO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:44:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE JALISCO, MEXICO on August 11, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 20:44:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.84500, -105.72800
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 214 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 259 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 16°N
    Distance: 337 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'300 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico

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